Grandview Heights Public Library Workers Celebrate 2024 with First Union Contract
For workers at Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL), today is the first workday covered by a union contract. This is the first contract agreement for GHPL and Grandview Heights Public Library United (GHPLU) – the union of librarians and library workers. The contract makes meaningful improvements on paid leave and job security, ensures continued competitive wages, and provides a framework for ongoing collaboration.
“We love our jobs and want to provide the best service we can to our patrons, but that’s only possible if we’re able to retain our talented and knowledgeable staff,” said Jennifer Nolte, a Youth Services & Teen Librarian and member of the union bargaining committee. “Our new contract will help us do just that. New benefits like paid parental leave and partial tuition reimbursement will keep staff from leaving when they’re considering going back to school or starting a family. This is a win not only for our library, but for our patrons as well.”
In addition to improvements or new policies on parental leave, sick and vacation leave, holidays, and tuition reimbursement, the new contract also includes a labor/management committee, health and safety protections, and fair raises through the life of the contract. The labor/management committee is a collaborative space where the union and library can continue to work together to solve or prevent problems in the workplace.