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Library workers turning to union

Town questions need, seeks delay

By Jennifer Fenn Lefferts

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  February 12, 2012

Fed up with what employees call a lack of respect from management, workers from the Concord Free Public Library are trying to join a municipal employees union. Leslie Wilson, the library’s curator of special collections, said their goal is to improve working conditions for the 40 employees. Concord Town Manager Chris Whelan said the town places a high value on the library employees. He disputed comments that they are treated with a lack of respect.

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