Museum workers issued a public letter Thursday signed by 63 people about why they want to unionize.
Workers at Chicago’s Field Museum went public Thursday with a drive to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, following campaigns among employees at the Art Institute of Chicago and its school and the Newberry Library.signed by 63 people about why they want to unionize. The announcement is intended to generate more support for union affiliation among the staff.
"Our skills and our experience are invaluable to the success of the museum. It’s time for our voices to be heard and respected," the employees wrote. "Only by forming a union will we win the respect and dignity at work that we deserve. We care deeply about the Field Museum and want to uphold its mission while improving our work environment."
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