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American Library Association employees
American Library Association workers win their AFSCME union in overwhelming vote
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American Library Association workers win their AFSCME union in overwhelming vote

Employees of the American Library Association – seeking job security, stable benefits, better pay, more professional development, and a voice in the workplace – have voted to form their union with AFSCME Council 31.

American Library Association workers win their AFSCME union in overwhelming vote

Chicago History Museum employees at a rally outside the museum.
NLRB issues complaint against Chicago History Museum
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NLRB issues complaint against Chicago History Museum

The National Labor Relations Board’s Chicago Regional Director has issued a formal complaint against the Chicago History Museum over a rash of anti-union actions taken by the museum’s former president, Donald Lassere, and former head of human resources Shatierra Parks.

NLRB issues complaint against Chicago History Museum

Adler planetarium workers
Adler Planetarium workers set to begin bargaining after voting 'Union YES!'
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Adler Planetarium workers set to begin bargaining after voting 'Union YES!'

Workers at the Adler Planetarium overwhelmingly voted “Union Yes!” in an election held on Dec. 11. Now, with their union officially certified by the National Labor Relations Board, they’re getting ready to hit the bargaining table to negotiate their first union contract.

Adler Planetarium workers set to begin bargaining after voting 'Union YES!'