Lacma staff move to unionise as $720m new building nears completion

Lacma Staff Move to Unionise

Staff at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) announced their intent to unionise as part of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

The new union, Lacma United, will represent over 300 museum employees across departments, including curatorial, visitor services, education, and publications.

Workers cite

fairer compensation, expanded benefits and increased transparency
as central motivations for the union push.

This move comes as Lacma's $720m new building nears completion.

Author's summary: Lacma staff unionise for better compensation.

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