CUPE Saskatchewan talks library safety and solutions on the Evan Bray Show
Speaking on the The Evan Bray Show, CUPE Saskatchewan president Kent Peterson sounded the alarm about increasingly dangerous working conditions in libraries across the province.
Workers are facing violence and safety risks as broader social issues go unaddressed. Incidents in libraries are becoming more frequent and more severe, leaving staff worried about their safety at work.
“It’s not good, and it’s getting worse,” said Peterson. “Across the province there has been an increase in homelessness, poverty, addictions, and mental health challenges. Without enough community supports people show up at libraries as a place of last resort.”
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