Pratt Workers United

We are the workers of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (EPFL) system.

We are custodians, library associates, security officers, librarians, circulation staff, pages, office assistants. We are administrative support, technical services, shipping, maintenance, information systems, programs and outreach, collection development, digital resources. We are bindery workers, graphic artists, designers, printers. We are part time and full time employees. We are all of these things and so much more.

Together we are fighting for a library that prioritizes respect, accountability, and transparency, toward its employees and toward the public.

Read our mission statement here!

Dorian Gray

"I am supportive of collective bargaining because it is my sincere belief that a workplace which takes care of its employees is healthier for it. I do not think that the relationship between a union and management need be adversarial, instead I see it as an exchange where economic security and peace of mind is repaid with dedication and loyalty."

Winston Walters

"I want a union for fairness and someone that would represent us."

Lisa Greenhouse

"I support Pratt Workers United because I’d like to see Pratt fulfill its potential as a great place for its staff as well as for its patrons."

Howard "Moe" Mosley

"I support PWU because we should have more support on the job."

Kendra Butler

“I want to unionize because I want a solution to the unfair treatment I have experienced while working for Pratt.

Donta Hughes

"I want a union so I can have enough money to pay my rent."

James Lee

"I support Pratt Workers United because we will have a voice in the workplace."

Raye Howard

"I support Pratt Workers United because abuse of power is..."

Ellie McCrow

"I support Pratt Workers United because power belongs to the workers!!"

Brenda Staley

"I support Pratt Workers United because I need somoene to have my back."

Jerome Owens

"I support Pratt Workers United because we need help and direction to be represented with the facts and our rights."

Antoinette Wilson

"I support Pratt Workers United because...

I believe in fairness

I believe in hearing our side of the story

I believe in no gossip or only respect

Benjamin Egerman

"I support Pratt Workers United because ALL library workers deserve to be treated with RESPECT & DIGNITY!

Antonette Quintilian

"I support Pratt Workers United because I want all Pratt employees to be treated with dignity."

Violet Williams

"I support Pratt Workers United because I believe in respecting and caring for each other."

Marti Dirscherl

"I support Pratt Workers United because I believe in libraries and equity, respect for all staff, pay increases [and a] safe environment. Better staff [means] better for library patrons."