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.

  • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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    1 year ago

    I would suggest calling labor lawyers in your area and try to get some advice. For a public library you might be able to get some pro-bono advice from a civilly minded lawyer. They'd know the law in your area and be able to give relevant advice. If you have any union contacts they might be able to recommend a reliable lawyer.