Cultural Workers

May. 27, 2026

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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago workers ratify first union contract

Employees of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago won major improvements to wages and retirement plans, their first-ever parental leave policy and more in their first union contract.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago workers ratify first union contract

Chicago History Museum employees at a rally outside the museum.

May. 18, 2026

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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

Mar. 02, 2026

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American Library Association employees forming union with AFSCME

Joining the wave of union organizing among cultural workers, employees of the primarily Chicago-based American Library Association (ALA) announced they are forming their union with AFSCME Council 31.

American Library Association employees forming union with AFSCME

Jan. 21, 2026

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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!'

Museum of Science and Industry employees outside the museum.

Dec. 20, 2025

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Museum of Science and Industry workers win higher wages in first contract

Employees of the Museum of Science & Industry have won significant wage increases, holiday pay, and other improvements in their first union contract.

Museum of Science and Industry workers win higher wages in first contract