" Hold the date"

Sunday, July 15, 2012

To all Local 1930 members join the fun at Holiday Hills for the annual Local 1930 Members Picnic

Congratulations to Raymond Pun who was recently featured in Library Journal as one of Library Journals “Mover and Shaker”.

(Here is the link to the full Library Journal article)

lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/03/people/movers-shakers/raymond-pun-movers-shakers-2012-change-agents/

In January 2012, Raymond traveled to Dallas, Texas for the annual ALA Mid-Winter conference, where he attended a photo shoot for his LJ article. Raymond’s sense of humor came out during his photo shoot.

 

Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee after Pres. Obama’s State of the Union address Read more >>>

With the New Year, 2012, I am proud to announce the launch of a brand new website; a new and improved "www.local1930.org". A website that will be current, relevant, fun, informative, helpful, and 100% under our control. This new website is a cost savings website, yet it does not skimp on features. With the generous support of the AFL-CIO, AFSCME, and DC37 this new website is a reality.

So what will you find in this website? Most importantly it will have the most up-to-date contractual language available, it will keep you informed of when and where membership meetings will be held and what events we are planing for Local 1930 members. It will attempt to create a dialog between the membership and the Local. You will find information and links to information on health & safety issues, on legal matters, on how to utilize the various and numerous benefits that are available to you, the members and most importantly on the state of the labor movement.

This new website will finally allow us to put a face to the workers of the New York Public Library and members of Local 1930, DC37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.

It is my hope that you, LOCAL 1930, will find the new website informative and fun. It is my sincere hope that members will visit the website offen and become more active participants. Feedback is a must in order for this website to be able to stay relevant to the members of Local 1930.

So without further adieu, enjoy your visit to the new "local1930.org"

 

In Solidarity,

Valentin (Val) Colon
President

The New York Public Library Guild/Local 1930 represents the staff members of the New York Public Library within various titles. We represent Library Clericals, Library Technical Assistants, Library Information Assistants, Librarians at various levels, and other titles.
Local 1930 was formed in 1968 as a result of the ferment caused by the civil rights, women's and anti-war movements. Since then we have continued to be an activist union. We believe libraries are the backbone of democracy and unions are the vehicle we use to defend our economic rights. We hope everyone who reads this will help carry out the tasks necessary to continue this proud tradition.

Here is the Agreement Between The New York Public Library and Local 1930, Disctrict Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Effective March 3, 2008 until March 2, 2010

Signed on December 3, 2011

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In an ongoing quest to help the members of Local 1930 and our friends who happen upon on website, we will try to pass along news worthy items concerning the state of the library world. Many of these news articles are informative and at times a little scary. What happens in one part of the country or the world can and sometimes will impact on what happens throughout the library world. We must forever be vigilant to the changes that are thrust upon us but at the same time hold true to our goals of “Service Excellence and Service with a Smile” if we are to remain viable. 

 All Local 1930 members should be aware that if they are in need of union support or want to discuss an issue concerning their work site or position within the Library that a union representative is only an email or phone call away.

 Feeling stressed out or in need of someone to talk to contact the DC37 Personal Service Unit (PSU)

 You have the right to demand the presence of a union representative

Bill of Rights
(29 U.S.C. 411)
SEC. 101. (a)(1) EQUAL RIGHTS. — Every member of a labor organization shall have equal rights and privileges within such organization to nominate candidates, to vote in elections or referendums of the labor organization, to attend membership meetings and to participate in the deliberations and voting upon the business of such meetings, subject to reasonable rules and regulations in such organization's constitution and bylaws.