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Check it out:<\/strong>\u00a0Pictured from left to right: UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO staffers Ryan Conlon, John Kilker, Ray Lee; and Charles County Public Library workers Christopher D. Lindstrom, Jay Joseph Woodman, and Krysta S. Wagner<\/em>

Members of\u00a0UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO<\/a>\u00a0who work at Maryland\u2019s Charles County Public Library system approved a strong three-year agreement last month. The 56 members are employed in the public services, collection development, outreach, and custodial departments throughout the county\u2019s four library locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The agreement marks a major milestone for employees of the Charles County Public Library, establishing higher wages, cost of living adjustments, and improved processes for addressing grievances. Additionally, full-time employees with demonstrated written and oral proficiency in Spanish and American Sign Language will receive an annual stipend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The ratification comes after a lengthy round of negotiations that saw the hiring of a management-side law firm to represent the county in bargaining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThis should have been a straightforward process focused on reaching a fair agreement for the hardworking people who serve Charles County residents every day,\u201d said Gino Renne, president of UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO. \u201cInstead, the county chose to bring in an expensive union-avoidance law firm, which helped drag out negotiations and delayed workers from reaching their first contract.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Despite the delays, library workers remained united throughout the bargaining process and ultimately secured an agreement that members overwhelmingly supported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe fact that 90 percent of the unit voted sent a very clear message,\u201d Renne said. \u201cOur members stood together, stayed engaged and made their voices heard. They should be incredibly proud of what they accomplished.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cLibrary workers provide essential services to this community,\u201d Renne said. \u201cThey connect residents with information, technology, educational opportunities and critical public resources. This contract recognizes that the people who make those services possible deserve respect, fair treatment and a seat at the table.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO represents public-sector workers throughout Maryland, including those working for Montgomery County and Prince George\u2019s County Libraries.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Check it out:\u00a0Pictured from left to right: UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO staffers Ryan Conlon, John Kilker, Ray Lee; and Charles County Public Library workers Christopher D. Lindstrom, Jay Joseph Woodman, and Krysta S. Wagner Members of\u00a0UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO\u00a0who work at Maryland\u2019s Charles County Public Library system approved a strong three-year agreement last month. 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