UW Librarians hold 1-day strike, demand higher wages

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Librarians and employees of the University of Washington Libraries and Press held a one-day strike on Thursday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions as union contract negotiations with university administration continue.

More than 100 picketers rallied outside the steps of Suzzallo Library, handing out flyers and marching around the main campus throughout the morning and afternoon.

“We’re woefully underpaid. We’re woefully underprotected in hazard situations in light of COVID. We’re also not respected,” Anne Pepitone, the head of the UW’s Integrated Library Systems, said on Thursday. “We’ve dealt with bullying and intimidation for years that hasn’t been addressed, and (we are) asking for better protections for that.”

Last year, about 125 librarians and employees joined Service Employees International Union Local 925. Since then, contract negotiations have been ongoing. Union members claim they haven’t gone far.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/uw-librarians-hold-1-day-strike-demand-higher-wages/ar-AA12W9bY

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1. As a retired librarian

I don't think people realize how demanding and stressful library work can be. I've worked in some toxic places