Dernoga pointed to the strong library system in Prince George's County, whose library employees are represented by Local 1994, as evidence that an organized library system can work. He noted especially, the work that Local 1994 has done gaining more funding from the PG County Council for more staff and for security at the varying branches.

"Your union's successful efforts in securing Deputy Sheriff coverage in six county libraries to assist with security has made a world of difference in the quality of the library experience for our patrons as well as our employees," Dernoga wrote.

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Turnbull pointed out that "Library workers, a workforce that is 85 percent female, have been systematically and routinely denied the rights that have been granted to other public employees."

She added that, "library workers confront issues of security on the job, an ever-growing customer base, and they must be more educated than ever before. Yet they remain underpaid and routinely have their workplace needs overlooked. The current system should be changed.

Giving the library employees a choice for a voice through this legislation would help balance the scales."

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