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Art Institute of Chicago staff push to form union

September 11, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of employees of the Art Institute of Chicago rallied this week in support of a move to start a union at one of the country's largest art museums.

Organizers hope the museum will voluntarily recognize the union if enough employees sign signature cards in support, avoiding a formal vote.

Staff at Massachusetts science museum votes to unionize

July 9, 2021 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Employees at a Massachusetts science and nature museum have voted to unionize after a year of mulling the decision.

EcoTarium announced Thursday that 22 employees voted to join the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 93, the Telegram & Gazette reported.