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Troy Public Library Board voluntarily recognizes employee union

Troy Public Library Board President Alexander Hanse
Samantha Simmons
Troy Public Library Board President Alexander Hanse

Troy’s Public Library Board has voted to voluntarily recognize a staff union. With two branches, the nearly 200-year-old library system serves the greater city of Troy and neighboring municipalities. Board President Alexander Hanse says unionizing will support employees and allow them to better serve the public. WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke with Hanse this week about what led to the unionization and next steps.

Weekend Edition Host/Reporter.


She covers Rensselaer County, New York State politics, and local arts and culture.

She can be reached by phone at (518)-465-5233 Ext. 211 or by email at ssimmons@wamc.org.