Cultural Workers

Jun. 21, 2023

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Jun. 21, 2023

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Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

For the new AFSCME members at the Waukegan Public Library, the first chapter in the story of their union ends on a high note: They’ve won a first contract guaranteeing them a strong voice on the job and fair wages.

Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

May. 30, 2023

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May. 30, 2023

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum workers win union election with AFSCME

In the sixth big win in the past year and a half for Chicago-area cultural workers organizing with AFSCME, employees of the Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and its off-site collections facility won their union election.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum workers win union election with AFSCME

Dec. 27, 2022

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Dec. 27, 2022

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Field Museum workers file for union election with AFSCME

Employees of the Field Museum filed union representation petitions with the National Labor Relations Board, triggering a union election in the coming weeks in which the employees can vote to formally certify their union.

Field Museum workers file for union election with AFSCME

Dec. 13, 2022

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Dec. 13, 2022

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SAIC adjunct professors, lecturers vote to join AFSCME

More than 600 non-tenure-track faculty of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) have voted overwhelmingly to form their union with AFSCME. 92% of ballots cast were in favor of the union.

SAIC adjunct professors, lecturers vote to join AFSCME

Nov. 02, 2022

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Nov. 02, 2022

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Newberry Library employees win union election with AFSCME

Employees of the Newberry Library voted to form Newberry Workers United/AFSCME, with more than 75% of votes cast being in favor of the union.

Newberry Library employees win union election with AFSCME