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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

Oct. 13, 2022

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Oct. 13, 2022

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Field Museum employees forming union with Council 31

Employees of Chicago’s iconic Field Museum announced in a public letter today that they are coming together to form their union, Field Museum Workers United. Like workers at the Art Institute of Chicago, are also joining AFSCME Council 31.

Field Museum employees forming union with Council 31

Sep. 22, 2022

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Sep. 22, 2022

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Art Institute adjuncts demand voluntary union recognition

Art Institute of Chicago Workers United announced on Sept. 21 that a majority of the 600 adjunct professors and lecturers have signed union cards and are asking school administration to recognize their union.

Art Institute adjuncts demand voluntary union recognition

Aug. 15, 2022

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Aug. 15, 2022

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Newberry Library employees forming union with AFSCME

Employees of the Newberry Library in Chicago are forming a union, the workers’ organizing committee announced today in an open letter to their colleagues.

Newberry Library employees forming union with AFSCME

Jan. 14, 2022

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Jan. 14, 2022

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Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago

Staff at the Art Institute of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago voted overwhelmingly to form their union—the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United—with AFSCME Council 31 in mail-ballot elections tallied January 11 and 12.

Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago