As of December 1, the State of Oregon Employment Relations Board determined that a majority of eligible Jackson County Library District employees signed authorization cards designating SEIU Local 503, OPEU as their representative for collective bargaining. Eligible employees include all staff except supervisory, confidential, managerial, and employees who work fewer than 60 hours in a rolling quarter. This marks the beginning of the unionization process, which will continue until a collective bargaining agreement is reached between the union and JCLD.
We are in the early stages of this process, and the timeline for completion is not yet known. Library Director, Kari May, is committed to supporting staff throughout the process:
“Jackson County Library District is committed to working collaboratively with SEIU Local 503 throughout the collective bargaining process. Our shared goal is to reach an agreement that supports our employees and ensures we continue providing exceptional library services to the community.”
For questions regarding library programs, services, or initiatives, please visit jcls.org or contact Community Engagement Manager, Josh Letsinger.