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Author: Neil Bhaerman

Al Maloney is an editor living in Appalachia and serving as the Athens County Independent’s Production Manager.
  • First contract in effect for unionized Athens County Public Libraries workers 

    Al Maloney

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    First contract in effect for unionized Athens County Public Libraries workers 

    ATHENS, OHIO — The first union contract for workers at Athens County Public Libraries (ACPL) went into effect on Sunday, June 7. The contract makes substantial gains on the issues that motivated library staff to form their union, including paid time off benefits for part-time employees, paid parental leave, guaranteed raises, and protections against unfair…