Workers employed at Missouri’s Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) have decisively won their Union Election, with more than 65% of Union-eligible Workers voting yes to join Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 6360. The MCPL is one of the largest Public Library Systems in the U.S., covering three counties across the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and serving over 880,000 residents. The new Bargaining Unit represents nearly 700 Part-Time and Full-Time Librarians, Early Literacy Associates, Information Technology Staff, Delivery Services Staff and other Workers who keep the Library System running. MCPL Workers United-CWA Local 6360 Member and MCPL Green Hills Early Literacy Associate Kelli Mulligan Lindsey said: “From everyone that was there in the beginning four years ago to those that started supporting this week, we couldn't have done it without each and every one of us. Together we can do anything, and together we can continue to make the library a place for everyone in our community.” In March, Workers gathered at the North Independence Branch to announce that more than 60% of Union-eligible Employees had signed a public declaration in support of forming a Union. Overall, the Library Workers say a Union gives them a stronger voice in decisions that shape services, staffing, safety and access across the system.