My Brothers and Sisters, it is of the utmost importance that you read the following and adhere to the Library Policies in place. Lisa Riccio, Louise Stamp and I have had over 30 face-to-face meetings during the last three months with various staff members on issues ranging from poor schedule keeping, to poor job performance, inappropriate behavior and insubordination.

We have even had face-to-face meetings when requested by staff members who have either received a warning memo or an unfavorable review. In fact, Lisa, Louise and I have all sat in on staff discussions ranging from NYPL harassment investigations to staff demotions. And some staff members have requested to meet with us, just seeking guidance on how to handle an issue at work that has become increasingly more difficult to handle for one person. But during many of these meetings one thing seems to become apparent. The members of Local 1930 have to be more aware of their positions within the Library. Staff members need to remember that they do have a union (The New York Public Library Guild, Local 1930, DC37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO) and that the union is here when the members need us and not just when disciplinary actions has been called for, but before we reach the point of no return.

What I have to say, I’ve said many times during my career at NYPL and as president I will repeat it often to the members. It is my goal to make sure that the members of Local 1930 know their rights as union members but also understand their position within the NYPL family. We the members of Local 1930 are the Library and without us there would be only empty or dusty shelves of uncirculated material.

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