Local 2110 Members Vote to Authorize Strikes at Guggenheim & Harper’s Magazine
Staff at the Guggenheim Museum represented by UAW Local 2110 voted overwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike, after negotiating with the Museum for their second union contract since December. Last year the Guggenheim implemented a mass layoff, and union members are seeking strengthened job security, including advance notice of layoffs, and improved severance pay.
“Workers took the brunt of the cuts while museum leadership did not give up a penny in their salaries,” said Drew Reynolds, an educator at the museum and the union chair. “It’s disturbing that management continues to add executive level salaries rather than pay the staff living wages.”
This week, Local 2110’s union at Harper’s Magazine followed suit, voting unanimously to authorize a strike if necessary. Follow @guggenheimmuseumunion_2110 and @harpersmagunion on Instagram for the latest updates.
In the news:
- The Art Newspaper: Workers at the Guggenheim in New York vote to authorize a strike (June 30)
- Hyperallergic: Guggenheim Museum Union Votes to Authorize Strike (June 30)
- Art Forum: Strike Looms at Guggenheim as Tourist Season Peaks (June 30)