Send a letter to Library board members to support workers struggle against racism and for community control

Dear members of the Indinapolis Public Library Board

I'm writing as a concerned citizen to convey my support for AFSCME Local 3395 demands, particularly the firing of Board President Salinas and CEO Jackie Nytes. Their actions are reprehensible and the library--our city--needs new leadership. We believe there should be more community oversight and union participation at all levels of decision making, including the Board. They should not be "participants" but "leaders." After all, the workers know the most about the library! The union is working hard to create necessary change and a better work climate at IndyPL for both workers and the fellow workers we serve, including the homeless population. The Indianapolis Public Library is a public institution and its board should reflect the public it serves and not serve as some resume builder for those who wish to further their political careers. Nytes has one year left on her contract, but that’s one year too long for workers and marginalized staff. We need her gone now so that we can strengthen the work we are doing at IndyPL for everyone. Indianapolis deserves a better public library for the people. The Indianapolis Liberation Center fully supports their efforts, as do I and growing numbers of citizens. Specifically, I demand: - The firing of IndyPL Board president Judge Jose Salinas and IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes - Increased community oversight and control over the public library and - Conduct a climate study on staff morale and TAKE ACTION on them THIS YEAR! Sincerely,

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Sent via Indianapolis Liberation Center in collaboration with Library Workers for Justice and AFSCME Local 3395