Cultural Workers

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

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 unanimously vote UNION YES!

Workers at the Champaign Public Library voted unanimously to form their union with AFSCME Council 31 in a union election held on Jan. 15.

Champaign Public Library Workers Union/AFSCME will now represent more than 100 frontline CPL employees.

Champaign Public Library employees unanimously vote UNION YES!

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