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Screenshot of an article from The Seattle Times titled "National Nordic Museum workers launch union effort". August 22, 2025. By Margo Vansynghel.

“On Friday, workers at the National Nordic Museum announced their intent to unionize with the Communications Workers of America, the latest effort in a growing movement of labor organizing at museums and fine art institutions around the country.”

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Workers at National Nordic Museum Announce Unionization with Overwhelming Majority Support

Staff File for Union Election and Urge Voluntary Recognition from Leadership

August 22, 2025

The union โ€“ National Nordic Museum Workers United (NNMWU) โ€“ has requested voluntary recognition from Museum management with over 75% of eligible employees signing union authorization cards in the days leading up to the announcement.