48 employees join 180 other members who work at public institution: Union
Professional librarians at Surrey Public Library have voted to become Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) members in a Labour Board vote held on Oct. 17.
Issues important to professional librarians included organizational change that impacts services to the public and having a voice at work, said the union.
The 48 professional librarians will join 180 members who work at the Surrey Public Library. They will be members of CUPE 402-02, the libraries unit of CUPE 402. The union now represents all public library workers in the Lower Mainland, according to CUPE.
“Public libraries are incredibly valuable to all of our communities and it makes me proud to stand up for this important public service,” said Jeannie Kilby, CUPE 402 president.
