For immediate release:
EDMONTON, AB, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 — The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) unionized staff voted yes for a strike. While CSU 52 voted to strike, it does not mean a strike will happen or that a strike will take place immediately.
The Library will remain open as usual until such time as CSU 52 provides 72-hours notice of strike action.
EPL locations remain open to Edmontonians until further notice.
EPL continues to work with our union partners and remains committed to reaching an agreement that is fair and equitable for CSU 52 members, the Library and taxpayers.
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About the Edmonton Public Library
The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is proud to be 2014 Library of the Year! We’ve come a long way since 1913 when books were all you could find on our shelves… and we’re just getting started! Today, EPL carries everything you care about. We are Edmonton’s largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment. Our professionally trained staff take you beyond Google with the knowledge, discernment and desire to help you navigate a universe of information. The second most visited place in Edmonton, every year EPL hosts over 15.4 million in branch and online visits across our 21 branches and website. We deliver our incredible content to you everywhere – in the library, at home or on your handheld device. Unmatched access and unrivalled value – that is today’s EPL. EPL is a registered charity and relies on donations to enhance services. Spread the words. www.epl.ca/give
Media Contact:
Karen Chidiak
Karen.Chidiak@epl.ca
Manager - Marketing & Communications
Edmonton Public Library
780-405-0617
