Rep. Jarrells Congratulates Establishment of CML Union

COLUMBUS – COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement congratulating Columbus Metro Library (CML) employees on the approval of their union. This accomplishment will protect some of the most essential workers within the community, ensuring they have a stronger voice within their workplace. today released the following statement congratulating Columbus Metro Library (CML) employees on the approval of their union. This accomplishment will protect some of the most essential workers within the community, ensuring they have a stronger voice within their workplace.

“Every day, Columbus Metropolitan Library workers serve our children, support our families, connect people to opportunity, and help make our neighborhoods stronger. Today, I’m proud to stand with them as they exercise their right to organize and have a stronger voice in the workplace,” said Rep. Jarrells. “The people who dedicate their lives to serving our communities deserve dignity, respect, fair treatment, and a seat at the table when decisions are made that affect their lives. This is a victory for CML workers, for working people, and for the fundamental belief that every worker deserves to be heard.”

Libraries are the cornerstone of our communities, and the staff who keep them running deserve the opportunity to advocate for themselves and have their voices heard. Rep. Jarrells stands with CML staff and supports their efforts to build a stronger workplace.