ALT A document that outlines LibGen Staff Guild's demands to the Governing Council of Liberation in a Generation, with the LibGen Staff Guild logo, three raised fists with the middle fist clutching a lightning bolt on a purple background with a blue circular border, in the top left corner. The full text is taken from a letter sent to the Council on July 6, which had a deadline to respond by July 17 and outlined a request to resolve the ongoing issues between staff and management. It includes these demands: Voluntary recognition of our unit with no staff member exclusions; Cessation of all retaliatory activities, including increased and undue surveillance of staff and unilateral changes to the structure of LibGen; A commitment to make LibGen’s performance evaluation and disciplinary processes the first subject of bargaining; and a freeze on hiring further external contractors and a commitment to instead hire additional full-time staff where more hands are needed to complete the work.

ALT Eight people of color with various hair lengths and styles smiling in front of a purple gradient background. The bottom right of the graphic says “+1 person who’s camera shy.” Above everyone says “How It Started” and to their right is our union logo with three raised fists, with the middle fist clutching a lightning bolt. Below the fists states “LibGen Staff Guild NewsGuild-CWA, Local 39521.”

ALT Instead of eight people of color, there is now six people of color with various hair lengths and styles smiling in front of a purple gradient background. The bottom right of the graphic says “+1 person who’s camera shy.” Two of these individuals are shown in a black and white filter to demonstrate their status as current employees of Liberation in a Generation who management is trying to exclude from our unit. Above everyone says “How LibGen Sees It Going” and to their right is our union logo with three raised fists, with the middle fist clutching a lightning bolt. Below the fists states “LibGen Staff Guild NewsGuild-CWA, Local 39521.”

ALT The top of the graphic says “Workers our union has lost since March 2023.” Underneath this headline to the left is a photo of Kate Taylor Mighty, a smiling Black person with collarbone-length locs leaning forward in a seated position. To the right of her states that she was a Communications Manager who was fired in May. Next to her on the right is Héctor Malvido, a light-brown Mexican cis-male grinning, wearing a white t-shirt and a blue jacket with black pants. Visible behind him is a light blue hammock he is sitting on and surrounding palm fronds. To his left, it states he was a Grassroots Coordinator who moved on to a job with real career advancement in March.

ALT The top of the graphic says “Workers management is refusing to include in the unit.” Underneath this headline to the left is a photo of Katie Ly, a smiling Asian person with silver eyeglasses, bangs, and shoulder-length black hair wearing a cropped white shirt, black fanny pack, and a black jacket. To the right of her states that she is a Program Coordinator. Next to them on the right is Adrien Lorenzo Weibgen, a multiracial trans person with short, windswept brown hair, brown eyes, and glasses wearing a tie-dye button up. To their left, it states they are a Grassroots Manager.

ALT A multiracial trans person named Adrien with short, windswept brown hair, brown eyes, and glasses smiles as the sun hits their face. A blue sky and early spring trees are visible in the background, which fades into a blue gradient towards the left. To their left is a white block that includes their name, our union logo with three raised fists clutching a lightning bolt, and a quote saying, “I’m excited to be a part of the wave of worker organizing sweeping the country and to work with my colleagues to build a strong foundation for LibGen’s work today, tomorrow, and long into the future.”

ALT A smiling Asian person named Katie with silver eyeglasses, silver hoop earrings, bangs, and shoulder-length black hair wearing a cropped white shirt, black fanny pack, and a black jacket. Visible behind her is a body of water. To their left is a white block that includes their name, our union logo with three raised fists clutching a lightning bolt, and a quote saying, “I’m abundantly grateful to be working alongside my colleagues toward building worker power and creating a workplace where we all can thrive.”

ALT A Black person named Charlisa with long Black hair tucked behind her shoulders smiles. She wears a burgundy sweater against a blue and purple gradient background. To her left is a white block that includes her name, our union logo with three raised fists clutching a lightning bolt, and a quote saying, “I’m appreciative to be working toward establishing an equitable and welcoming workplace for and with my fellow colleagues.”

ALT To the right of the image is a smiling Black Womxn named Nia with back length locs pulled into a ponytail tail; a black and white knee length dress; and black shin height boots. Her legs are crossed in front of her body and her hands are crossed behind her back. To their left is a white block against a purple and blue gradient background that includes their name, our union logo with three raised fists clutching a lightning bolt, and a quote saying, “I have immense appreciation for the culture of care cultivated by my colleagues and this union is a phenomenal representation of our solidarity.”

ALT To the left of the graphic is a Black person wearing a yellow patterned headwrap and big wooden earrings looks off-camera and smiles. Visible behind her is a large “Power to the People” print. To their right is a white block against a purple and blue gradient background that includes their name, our union logo with three raised fists clutching a lightning bolt, and a quote saying, “so proud to be part of this union. And I'm grateful to be organizing alongside such dedicated friends, colleagues, and comrades. Together, we're building the power, political consciousness, and radical solidarity needed to transform our workplace and, in turn, our sector.”

ALT On a warm-toned gradient background, bold white text reads, “Protecting only ourselves is insufficient. Protecting each other is urgent.” Below, three illustrated figures stand next to each other all wearing masks. A Mauve band overlaid on the figures reads “#SeeYouSafer” in bold white text. Smaller white text at the bottom reads “SeeYouSafer.org”

ALT On a purple gradient background, bold white text reads, “INFECTION IS NOT INEVITABLE, Gathering with precautions saves lives and extends community care to all.” Smaller white text at the bottom reads “#SeeYouSafer, SeeYouSafer.org.” In the background, two white KN95 masks with ear loops appear.

ALT A screenshot of the LibGen Staff Guild mission statement, with the LibGen Staff Guild logo, three raised fists with the middle fist clutching a lightning bolt on a purple background with a blue circular border, in the top right corner. The full text of the statement is typed in the tweets below.