Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
SEIU steward tells board staff face hostile remarks and vandalism; union seeks clearer communication and support
Summary
Kyle Cook, lead steward for SEIU Local 205, told the board that staff report regular hostile remarks about race, gender identity and sexual orientation and cited a vandalism incident at Green Hills; union leaders said communication with administration is inconsistent and asked for scheduled meetings and better trauma-informed supports.
A representative of SEIU Local 205 updated the Nashville Public Library Board on staff concerns and reported multiple incidents of harassment and vandalism directed at library employees.
Why it matters: The union’s report touches on staff safety, mental-health supports, and the administration’s ability to document, respond to and prevent harassment directed at employees and customers — matters that intersect with the board’s budget request for security funding.
Lead steward Kyle Cook told the board: "Staff have…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
