Brooklyn Museum, American Folk Art Museum, and Whitney Museum Unions Vote in Favor of Strikes

Unions at the Brooklyn Museum, American Folk Art Museum, and Whitney Museum have voted to authorize strikes, demanding improved contract offers. This pivotal moment underscores a growing movement for equitable labor practices within major art institutions. For emerging women artists, this news serves as a powerful reminder to champion fair compensation for your own creative work. Understand your value, leverage your collective voice, and expect ethical treatment in all your dealings with galleries and institutions. Valuing art inherently means valuing the people—artists and staff alike—who bring it to life. — Source: ARTnews

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