Member Resources

Important Documents

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Members Only

Effective October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2023. This agreement remains in place until the new agreement is funded by City Council vote and ratified by the Mayor’s Office.

Current Agreement & MOA

We recently completed negotiations with the City and Library Management. The list of tentatively agreed to proposals is available at the link below. Learn more about the bargaining team here.

Contract Negotiation Updates

This document outlines the principles and foundations by which our union is governed.

PSA Constitution

This document outlines salary grades and steps for our members. Members receive yearly step increases on the anniversary of their hire date for their current position. This can also be found on the City’s website. Please note that this pay scale does not include the 2023-2027 contract rates.

PSA Pay Scale

Union Member Rights & Resources

This is the right of union-represented employees, upon request, to have their representative present during an interview that the employee reasonably believes could
lead to discipline. Learn more here.

Contact a member of the Executive Board for a Weingarten Rights card to keep in your wallet or at your desk.

Weingarten Rights

The NLRB is an independent federal agency designed to safeguard employees’ right to a better workplace. You can learn more about the NLRB here and more about the rights they safeguard here.

National Labor Relations Board

Massachusetts Library Staff Association (MLSA)

The Massachusetts Library Staff Association is a local of AFT, representing over 500 library staff across Massachusetts. PSA is a member of MLSA Local 4928. Learn more about MLSA and how they help to support our union efforts here.

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

PSA is affiliated with the umbrella union American Federation of Teachers. AFT represents educators as well as other professionals in school and higher education, healthcare professionals, public employees, and more. Learn more about them and benefits offered to members here.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA was created by Congress in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Learn more about what OSHA does here and find information about our local office here.

City of Boston Resources

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