Recent News

Workers at 2 famous LA museums form a joint union through AFSCME

A new union will cover 300 workers at two renowned Los Angeles museums. — Mar 26

Administration targets library, museum funding as part of effort to slash public services

A White House executive order targets funding for libraries and museums. — Mar 26

Chicago History Museum employees form union with AFSCME

Chicago History Museum workers, welcome to the AFSCME family. — Feb 25

Monterey Bay Aquarium workers announce plans to unionize with AFSCME

Workers at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are seeking to unionize their workplace through AFSCME Council 57. — Jan 17

In 2024, AFSCME cultural workers celebrated wins from coast to coast

In 2024, cultural workers from coast to coast organized for a voice on the job or celebrated contract wins as members of AFSCME Cultural Workers United. — Jan 14

Workers at Ohio cinema house are latest to form a union through AFSCME

Congratulations to the employees of Gateway Film Center for forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8. — Nov 26

Shedd Aquarium employees win union election despite management’s misinformation campaign

Workers at a renowned Chicago aquarium have formed a union despite management resistance. — Nov 7

NIAD Art Center workers form a union for better pay, a seat at the table

Workers in California’s NIAD Art Center have formed a union through AFSCME. 1031 — Oct 31

Baltimore Museum of Art workers overwhelmingly ratify their first union contract

Baltimore Museum of Art workers are celebrating their first union contract. — Oct 24

Workers at outdoor museum in New York’s Hudson Valley approve first contracts

Workers at an outdoor museum in New York celebrate their first contracts. — Aug 8