The Local received an increase in AFSCME dues. However, we will NOT pass this increase to the members of Local 1321 at this time.
I urge all members to e-mail Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand urging them to include librarians as part of the $18 billion for hiring and retaining librarians in jobs that provide public services in President Obama's "Jobs for Main Street Act."
If we are able to obtain monies for librarians, it would free up other monies for the retention of library support staff.
PLEASE, PLEASE, use your own personal e-mail and NOT the library's.
E-mail addresses:
Senator Charles Schumer:
http://schumer.senate.gov/new_website/contact.cfm
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:
http://gillibrand.senate.gov/contact/
When requesting subject use education and funding.
Let's be pro-active!
Margalit Susser
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