Library Workers
 AFSCME represents more than 20,000 library workers nationwide - more than any other union. AFSCME is a leading advocate for equitable pay for library workers and for full funding for public libraries. From the Library of Congress and public libraries in Boston, New York, the District of Columbia, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Seattle/King County to public, school, college and university libraries nationwide, AFSCME librarians and library workers serve thousands of patrons every day.
Join your brothers and sisters in the AFSCME Library Employees Network. We’ll discuss shared concerns, learn about what’s going on around the country and exchange information and ideas.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 101 The ALA Washington Office has created this page as a one-stop source with resources on how to make sure libraries benefit from the package and the most up-to-date information on the stimulus. The Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit The American Library Association has released a new web-based resource that will help library advocates make the case for libraries during times of economic downturn. The toolkit contains information on how to work with decision-makers, ways to work with the media, and talking points to help libraries articulate the role of libraries in times of economic downturn. Talking points on the economic value of libraries, with return-on-investment examples; libraries and the economy; and upswings in library usage are included. Users are also invited to share their stories of how they have successfully advocated. Recent media coverage of libraries is also featured. Next Wave Toolkit Learn how to start a new Next Wave chapter, host an event, get involved in the election or find more information. The Union Difference for Library Workers Wage and salary differences between union and non-union library workers, based on the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association Salary Survey, 2006. Taken as a whole, U.S. union library workers earn almost 21% more than their non-union counterparts. Note this is a slideshow presentation and it is best viewed using Internet Explorer.
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