On June 24, 2024, after thoughtful debate members of Brooklyn Library Guild Local 1482 voted 34 to 16 (with 4 abstaining) to adopt the following motion:
Local 1482 will defend Brooklyn Public Library workers who are perceived to support Palestinian liberation in their personal expression and/or during workplace activities. We protect BPL workers from retaliation for expressing and acting on their commitment, aligned with the professed social justice values of DC 37, AFSCME and ALA, to fight for a more just and equitable world. This statement will be posted on the Local's website and distributed to the membership in whatever way the Executive Board sees fit.
Local 1482 will defend Brooklyn Public Library workers who are perceived to support Palestinian liberation in their personal expression and/or during workplace activities. We protect BPL workers from retaliation for expressing and acting on their commitment, aligned with the professed social justice values of DC 37, AFSCME and ALA, to fight for a more just and equitable world. This statement will be posted on the Local's website and distributed to the membership in whatever way the Executive Board sees fit.
