Cultural Workers

AFSCME-backed lawsuit forces reinstatement of federal museum and library funding

The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will release millions in grant funding to libraries and museums it was withholding.

AFSCME-backed lawsuit forces reinstatement of federal museum and library funding

Museum of Science and Industry employees vote to authorize strike

Museum of Science & Industry (MSI) employees represented by AFSCME Council 31 announced on Sept. 23 that they have voted to authorize a strike if necessary.

Museum of Science and Industry employees vote to authorize strike

Champaign Public Library employees kick off campaign to form a union with AFSCME

Workers at the Champaign Public Library marked Labor Day by announcing their decision to form a union with AFSCME Council 31.

When certified, the Champaign Public Library Workers Union/AFSCME will represent more than 100 frontline CPL employees.

Champaign Public Library employees kick off campaign to form a union with AFSCME

50,000 Workers Strong! AFSCME Cultural Workers United hits 5-year milestone

AFSCME Cultural Workers United hit a milestone this year. 50,000 workers at museums, libraries, zoos and other cultural institutions across the nation have won a voice on the job by forming a union with AFSCME — more than any other union.  

50,000 Workers Strong! AFSCME Cultural Workers United hits 5-year milestone

Field Museum workers win first union contract

Field Museum Workers United/AFSCME members overwhelmingly approved their first-ever union contract, with more than 94% voting “yes!” to ratify the four-year agreement.

Field Museum workers win first union contract