Despite looming threats of layoffs and furloughs, museum workers all over the country fought hard to demand a seat at the table and successfully organized their unions.

AFSCME DC 37 museum and cultural workers are on the frontlines of protecting and maintaining some of our nation’s most prized cultural institutions.

Tired of being disrespected and undervalued, employees decided it was time to have a voice.

Here are a few stories of how AFSCME library workers are serving their communities during the COVID crisis.

The effort to form a union came in response to low wages, precarious part time work and a desire to be treated with respect.