Unions and their representatives are a mainstay of most UK workplaces, holding regular meetings with their membership and relaying what they learn there to leaders and managers within the organisation. This is true for libraries as well, yet we rarely here about or from them outside the events sorrounding ongoing disputes. This event tried to shine a light on the less often looked parts of the role of the union representative.
Listen to two experienced library union representatives talk about the ins-and-outs of their role, how they interact with management, and how they look after themselves.