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‘Gut-wrenching’ furloughs wipe out 75% of Birmingham Library workers

By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) confirmed Sunday that 158 workers will be furloughed and announced its Central Library downtown will reopen for in-person service starting on October 1. The news came during a hectic weekend for some employees who were wondering about their future. One described the furloughs as […]

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