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10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:41am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:37am
Toledo, OH – On Friday, March 21, 2025, employees of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced the formation of their union: Art Workers United of the Toledo Museum of Art (AWU-TMA). TMA employees—including visitor services staff, educators, curators, tech staff, research staff, and other positions—held internal conversations about the need for a stronger voice on the job, rights for part-time employees, and greater stability for the museum during a period of significant external change.
"The time to raise our voices is now," said Skye Sloane, a Visitor Services Team Lead, "The Toledo Museum of Art is building and remodeling key sections of the Museum in a multimillion-dollar capital project. As employees, we want to make sure there is transparency and an opportunity for employees to have a formal way to make their voices heard. As dedicated cultural workers, we have invested in the Museum's success and want equal footing."
Chuchen Song, a Glass Studio Specialist, highlighted the sense of community that she and her co-workers are building through their union.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.
- 10:29amNamita Waghray created City of Mansfield Employees Hold Informational Picket - Demanding Fair Bargaining
AFSCME Local President Buck VanDyke speaks in front of the crowd of AFSCME Local 3088 members and supporters
AFSCME Local 3088 members continue to advocate for respect and fair treatment as they negotiate their union contract with the City of Mansfield, Mayor Jodie Perry, and her administration. On February 11 and 13, union members held informational pickets to raise awareness among city officials and residents.
In frigid temperatures, union members were joined by Mansfield residents, community supporters, and other labor partners, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to fair bargaining. Both days saw 60 to 70 supporters lining Main Street in support of AFSCME Local 3088 members.
Despite bargaining in good faith, the union has been without a contract for the past nine months. Though the local has 100 percent union membership representing employees for the city in nearly every department including public works, streets, sewer, water, administration, permits, parks, police and fire departments, Perry's administration has yet to properly review AFSCME’s fair and sustainable proposals. The Local has entered fact-finding, where a neutral party reviews the facts AFSCME Local 3088 and the administration present. The Fact Finder will review the facts and provide non-binding recommendations.
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Staff Representative Joe Daniels gives updates to the crowd on the 3088 contract negotiations
The negotiation process has been long, but members remain committed in their pursuit of a contract that is equitable for both employees and the city.