Members of AFSCME Council 31 and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
have reached a tentative agreement ahead of a looming strike date.
“After a long but productive bargaining session on Monday, Nov. 17, union and management representatives reached a tentative agreement on a first union contract at Griffin Museum of Science & Industry,” said the union and museum management in a joint statement. “In the coming days, union members will attend worksite meetings to review terms of the tentative agreement and vote on its ratification.”
A timeline for the contract ratification vote hasn't been set yet. The contract would cover more than 120 employees in the guest experience, guest operations and education departments. Workers had previously voted to authorize a strike that would start Nov. 29 if no agreement was reached.
The workers, members of Council 31, are seeking higher wages and better benefits, including holiday pay for part-time workers, premium pay for bilingual employees, and paid parental leave.
- AFL-CIO Daily Brief