NULWU blog

  We had another bargaining session with management yesterday! After their disappointing response to our economic proposals at our last bargaining session (see our blog post from March 14 for a reminder of how frustrating this was), we had the chance to respond. We reproposed many of our original proposals on issues that we know are important to our members, such as path to promotion, rewarding longevity, making benefits for staff and librarians more similar, and flexible work strategies (see our blog post from January 17 with more details about our priorities).  After we shared our counter proposals, bargaining unit members shared testimonials on issues that mattered to them. We heard from members on how the following issues have impacted their lives: Childbearing/childrearing MLS release time and support Professional development funds and support Path to promotion Emergency closures/inclement weather Wages and compensation Vacation time A huge thank you to everyone who shared a tes