The American Federation of Teachers is actively trying to organize municipal librarians around the country. As one of the small number of library locals affiliated with the AFT, the MLSA can serve as a source of information and 'best practices' as the AFT pursues its organizing goals. AFT represents public library workers across the country, in separate municipal library bargaining units, and as a part of school and university bargaining units. AFT also represents librarians in state libraries—including the Illinois State Library, and the Connecticut State Library—and in other state agencies: Corrections, Education, Mental Health and Developmental Disability units to name a few. Library staff are organizing with the AFT to protect their work, their professions, and the people they serve.
Please click here for the AFT library organizing page.