Today marks the 30th day that librarians in Essex County have been on strike.

Fifty-eight librarians represented by CUPE Local 2974 hit the picket lines on June 25th, 2016. Both sides acknowledge the main stumbling block is the county’s sick time policy. This week, CUPE is planning a rally on Tuesday in LaSalle, and then again on Thursday, where they'll be hosting a rally and food drive at the Civic Centre.

Fourteen library branches remain closed. No contract talks are currently scheduled.