In a significant move for labor rights within the art community, the staff of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) have chosen to unionize. The decision was made through a voting process that occurred on December 15 and 16.
This decision aligns the museum’s employees with AFSCME Cultural Workers United District Council 36. The unionization effort reflects a growing trend among cultural institutions seeking better representation and negotiation power for their workers.
The successful vote is part of a broader movement within the cultural sector, where workers are increasingly advocating for improved working conditions and benefits. The staff at LACMA joining a union is seen as a pivotal step in this ongoing effort.
