Union Subcommittee

Chair: TBD

Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers

Union Subcommittee Charge

To investigate the extent of the presence and role of unions among library workers.
To report findings to the ALA-APA Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers.
To work towards the initiation of a relationship and dialogue among ALA, ALA/APA, and national unions representing library workers, in order to improve their salaries, working conditions and status.
To encourage ongoing research and publishing on unionization in libraries.
To develop union support and advocacy materials for the Better Salaries Task Force Tool Kit.
To be the permanent interest group within ALA/APA that would serve as a resource for both active and developing unions of library workers.

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