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New Rockford Public Library Labor Contract Opens Possibility Of Branches Opening Sunday

Rockford Public Library

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.