Museums and Cultural Institutions

AFSCME represents more museum workers than any other union in both the public and private sector. We represent employees at the MET, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art L.A. (MOCA), Museum of Tolerance, the American Museum of Natural History, Milwaukee Public Museum, the Detroit Historical Society and many others across the country. AFSCME also represents members in botanical gardens, zoos, planetariums, science centers, and other cultural institutions. AFSCME stands strong behind museum workers fighting for better working conditions, pay, and scheduling.

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art went on strike starting Monday seeking better wages and benefits from management.

Workers union sues Walters Art Museum for violating the Maryland Public Information Act

Walters Workers United members filed a lawsuit against their employer, seeking information about the museum’s efforts to prevent them from unionizing.

Columbus Museum of Art employees seek voluntary recognition from museum trustees

Workers at the Columbus Museum of Art have a simple request for management – recognize our union.

Workers at storied Philadelphia Museum of Art authorize a strike

Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are so serious about getting a contract that they have authorized a strike if management fails to negotiate a fair contract.

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Museums and Cultural Institutions

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Workers union sues Walters Art Museum for violating the Maryland Public Information Act

Columbus Museum of Art employees seek voluntary recognition from museum trustees

Workers at storied Philadelphia Museum of Art authorize a strike

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