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    News Article ● Labor Unionization Unions

    Met Museum Workers Move to Unionize

    November 20, 2025 // On Monday morning, a labor union petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to approve a bargaining unit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that would cover roughly 1,000 salaried and hourly workers across the museum’s sectors. If the vote passes, the Met would rank among the largest unionized museums in the nation.

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    News Article ● Labor Unionization Unions

    Workers at Shedd Aquarium vote to unionize

    November 5, 2024 // When certified, Shedd Workers United/AFSCME will represent about 180 employees including guest relations, learning and community, development, and others, organizers said. Workers at other institutions in the city such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Newberry Library have also formed unions in recent years.

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