Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Library Workers Make History
Workers of the Jefferson County Public Library (Colorado) made history a couple of months ago (March 2024) by becoming the first group to organize a union under the state’s new collective bargaining law for county employees. According to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the workers voted to form a union with AFSCME Council 18. The 350 library workers won their union election on March 7 with 81% voting yes; the vote tally was 213-62. Workers had been contending with a number of issues, including low wages and workplace safety. Safety in particular is a concern, as libraries have become ground zero in culture wars and default social service agencies. Workers were elated about gaining a seat at the table which gives them a voice that will be heard and the ability to advocate for improvements. Read more.
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