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Rhode Island union agrees to contract with vaccine bonuses

December 3, 2021 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The largest state employees' union in Rhode Island has approved a new four-year contract that includes $3,000 COVID-19 vaccination bonuses, officials said.

Council 94 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents about 3,800 workers, overwhelmingly approved of the deal on Thursday.

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.

County Council To Vote On Union Contract

Eric MarkMay 21, 2018 GMT

WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County council on Tuesday will vote on a proposed contract with unionized county employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME.