My workplace, a library in a red state, might seriously be going on strike soon. The board has been invaded by rightoids and they’re floating the idea of introducing a content rating system for the books (its rightoids going after libraries like you’ve seen) that obviously is in bad faith and will be used to ban LGBT content, left wing theory, etc. We have multiple librarians threatening to quit, and at our morning meeting our director starting talking about a work stoppage. The (open to the public) board meeting is tomorrow night, and if things go bad, its probably strike time. The old lady librarians have actually had enough of right wing bullshit and are ready to risk their incomes, it’s actually happening folks.

I’m just looking for general advice on doing this stuff. Like what should I prepare, who if anybody should I contact (for support)? We are not union.

  • utopologist [any]@hexbear.net
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    1 year ago

    CWA has been working to organize several of the library districts around my area, so even though you aren’t union you might get in touch with them and see if they have any advice for your situation.