© 2025
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Troy Public Library Board voluntarily recognizes employee union

Troy Public Library Board President Alexander Hanse
Samantha Simmons
Troy Public Library Board President Alexander Hanse

Troy’s Public Library Board has voted to voluntarily recognize a staff union. With two branches, the nearly 200-year-old library system serves the greater city of Troy and neighboring municipalities. Board President Alexander Hanse says unionizing will support employees and allow them to better serve the public. WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke with Hanse this week about what led to the unionization and next steps.

Samantha joined the WAMC staff in 2023 after graduating from the University at Albany. She covers the City of Troy and Rensselaer County at large. Outside of reporting, she host's WAMC's Weekend Edition and Midday Magazine.

She can be reached by phone at (518)-465-5233 Ext. 211 or by email at ssimmons@wamc.org.