Science Museum workers appeal to public as cuts threaten programs, access

Rather than taking a collaborative approach to navigating the new industry landscape, Science Museum management has shut workers out of the planning process.

Historical Society’s plan to close sites, lay off staff needs scrutiny, union says

Union members are demanding answers from Minnesota Historical Society executives after a shakeup that will result in 36 layoffs and reduced access to sites and materials maintained by the organization. “We want to see the receipts,” AFSCME Local 3173 President Jacob Rorem said. The layoffs, announced July 28, impacted 28 members of the bargaining unit, […]

For Mia workers, fresh approach to bargaining delivers big gains

After their first public contract campaign in recent memory, union members who work at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) ratified a new agreement yesterday that will raise wages by $4 per hour across the board over the next two and a half years. The contract covers about 120 members of Office and Professional Employees […]