Massachusetts Library Staff Association

Massachusetts Library Staff Association Members at a recent AFT-MA Leadership Training

As a union of professionals, AFT Public Employees division is committed to improving the quality of government services we provide to our communities. Reclaiming the promise of high-quality public services is about fighting for first-rate public services that our support communities and keep them safe, healthy and vibrant. It’s about fighting to ensure that our communities’ tax dollars are properly invested back into the community, and that those resources are used responsibly and safely. Finally, it’s fighting to make sure public employees are well-prepared and supported so they can provide our communities with the high-quality services the public needs and deserves.

Cambridge Public Library Staff Association members attended Cambridge River Fest in June 2024

Cambridge Public Library Staff Association members attended Cambridge River Fest in June 2024 and disseminated information to the community about their current contract negotiations.

BPL and Cambridge PSA march on Labor Day 2025

BPL-PSA and Cambridge PLSA march on Labor Day 2025!

BPL-PSA and Cambridge PLSA marched on Labor Day 2025!

Scholarships for AFT Families

Along with our union siblings, the AFT Massachusetts is committed to supporting the next generation of trade unionists to build a stronger tomorrow for all working families of the Commonwealth.

That’s why we award thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to eligible high school seniors who are dependents of AFT Massachusetts members. Scholarship awards are based on an applicant’s results on a labor history exam administered by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and honor former AFT leaders Kathy Kelley, Albert Shanker, and Sandra Feldman, and long-time field representative Jay Porter.

The labor history exam focuses on teaching our children about the history of unions and about groups of people who fought for better wages and protections.

Read the MLSA's Fall 2025 newsletter!

Read the MLSA's Summer 2025 newsletter!

Support a BPL-PSA Member in Need!

Our union siblings at the BPL need our help and support for a member of the BPL Professional Staff Association!

Read the MLSA's Winter 2024 newsletter!

On Tuesday, September 3rd, the MLSA stood in solidarity with the CPLSA outside of Cambridge's Main Library to let the people know about their struggle for a fair contract.