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What’s the point of libraries?

“In 2016, we had consultations and changes, in 2020 we were gearing up for another load [before COVID] and then in 2021/22 all of the […]

Magazine, Uncategorized on the Magazine site.

Yoga, stand-up comedy, singing children and books…

Blackheath Library is actually a trio of libraries – Cradley Heath and Oakham are the others – in Rowley Town, itself a part of Sandwell, which has 19 libraries and a […]

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Standing up to the ‘easycouncil’

Our members in Barnet have been at the sharp end, with the council outsourcing anything it can. The spirit shown by our library workers today is a tremendous example to us all – and we will stand by them as they fight for their jobs.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Union campaign saves local libraries

Neath Port Talbot reverses plans to close libraries, mobile library service and museum after UNISON-organised petition

Article, News on the UNISON National site.