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Met Museum Staff Vote to Unionize with UAW
18 Jan
Summary
- Museum staff voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the United Auto Workers.
- Over four years of organizing led to the union vote.
- 76% of employees supported joining the labor union.
In a landmark decision, staff at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art have voted decisively to unionize, aligning with the United Auto Workers (UAW). This outcome represents the culmination of an organizing drive that spanned over four years, during which employees advocated for enhanced job security, equitable pay, and more defined workplace guidelines.
The overwhelming support, with 76% of employees voting in favor, brings the Met's workforce into a union increasingly recognized for representing professionals beyond the automotive sector. The UAW's Local 2110 chapter will now represent these museum workers, joining employees from other prominent New York cultural institutions.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Museum of Art stated that the institution has historically offered competitive salaries and benefits. However, the staff's vote signals a clear desire for collective representation, impacting approximately 2,000 employees at one of the world's largest and most renowned art museums.
