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CUPE 500 library members (L-R) Monique Woroniak,
Joan McMahon, Phil Dembicki and Shelly Lesyshen get
ready to distribute library pamphlets at Millenium Library
January 15, 2010
CUPE 500 members take to the streets against cuts to libraries
Members of Local 500 hit the streets near the Millenium library on Thursday,
January 14 to give out information to the public about cuts to libary
services.
"Libraries are an important public service that deserve adequate
funding" was the message delivered to the almost 800 passers-by.
"Libraries play a vital role in maintaining the quality and life
in our communities," said Mike Davidson, President of CUPE Local
500. "If you cut funding to libraries, you cut the livelihood of
the citizens of Winnipeg.
During these hard times, people are looking to libraries even more to provide learning opportunities for families who can’t afford books or a home computer. Cutting public library budgets have resulted in libraries being thinly staffed and under-resourced.
This important service must be protected for the benefit of all Winnipeg
residents. It’s time for the public to speak out and tell their elected
representative to stop underfunding this important service.
Please join the campaign to stop the cuts to library services.
Clink on the link below to contact the mayor and your city council. It's
time to speak out and tell them you support more funding for your library!
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City proposes changes to cataloguing section of the Library services
Background
On August 18, 2009, the Local was advised that changes were planned for
the cataloguing section of the Library service.
On November 10, 2009 the Local made a presentation
to the Executive Policy Committee of Council in opposition of the proposed
changes. In his presentation, CUPE Local 500 President pointed out that
the City did not provide the type of notice or documentation contemplated
by the Collective Agreement.
"Our position on this is based on the information available, or
rather the lack of information available, and may change if the information
is provided regarding these changes to the cataloguing section of the
Library Services Division," said Local 500 President Mike Davidson.
"In CUPE’s view the business plan document is inefficient and lacks
key information and explanation to describe the potential effectiveness
of the proposed changes. We believe that a strong business plan process
should be completed and analyzed before any decisions are made on what
should be done with the cataloguing component, and the allocation of staff."
The Local is filing a grievance regarding this process.
Positively Public Campaign
Defending public services is a major issue and priority for our Local. As a CUPE Local 500 member, it is important now more than ever, for you to become involved in the Positively Public Campaign to support public services and defeat privatization.
It’s time to take action and speak out! Give a little of your time and help deliver a message to Winnipeggers that our public services are important to the quality of life we all enjoy.
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