The Board of Trustees recently approved a three-year labor contract clearing up language that would open the door to Sunday hours.
A previous contract required employees to be paid time-and-a-half on Sundays. The board said this was a large financial burden that prevented branches from opening on that day. This is despite several requests from the public.
The Rockford Register-Star reports the new contract removes that requirement, and would be retroactive to January. However, the contract still needs to be approved by the library’s 60-member bargaining unit.
Board President Paul Logli says Sunday hours aren't in the immediate future, as leaders first want to extend general hours at several other branches.