Cultural Workers

Jun. 01, 2024

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Shedd workers expose anti-union campaign by aquarium’s top leadership

Weeks after announcing the formation of their union Shedd Workers United/AFSCME, employees of Shedd Aquarium are blowing the whistle on a secret but aggressive anti-union campaign being run by senior leadership of the aquarium.

Shedd workers expose anti-union campaign by aquarium’s top leadership

Apr. 18, 2024

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Shedd Aquarium workers forming union with AFSCME

John G. Shedd Aquarium employees announced on April 18 they are forming their union, Shedd Workers United, with AFSCME Council 31.

Shedd Aquarium workers forming union with AFSCME

Feb. 14, 2024

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Museum of Contemporary Art employees form union with AFSCME

The wave of union organizing among Chicago cultural workers just keeps rolling: 32 employees of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago released a letter on Feb.

Museum of Contemporary Art employees form union with AFSCME

An image of Dr. Meredith Mahoney, a zoologist and a steward for AFSCME Local 1019.

Feb. 01, 2024

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Local 1019 member’s startling discovery spurs new research

Dr. Meredith Mahoney, a zoologist at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield and a steward for AFSCME Local 1019, has made a surprising discovery which became a launchpad for significant research into an invasive insect.

Local 1019 member’s startling discovery spurs new research

Nov. 27, 2023

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Nov. 27, 2023

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Elk Grove library workers win with help of community

When AFSCME members at the Elk Grove Village Public Library sent their bargaining committee into negotiations in March, they were aiming high. With the help of their community, they achieved their goals.

Elk Grove library workers win with help of community