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Library staff and AFSCME raise concerns about board actions, internal HR and potential separation
Summary
Library employees and AFSCME members told the City Council Oct. 27 they oppose moves by the Evanston Public Library board that they say remove city HR oversight, alter bylaws without notice and pave the way for separation from the city.
Library staff and members of AFSCME Local 1891 used the City Council’s public‑comment period on Oct. 27 to press elected leaders to intervene after a series of actions by the Evanston Public Library board and administration.
Multiple speakers alleged the library posted a job for an internal human resources manager and removed a 30‑day public‑notice requirement for bylaw changes. Those actions, staff and union members said, remove city HR oversight and create a pathway toward operational separation.
"This move strips away city oversight, gives administrative staff access to private personnel files, and makes it easier to deny merit increases and also cost taxpayers thousands while we are…
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