Do Unions Work in Art Museums?
Theyre not famous for promoting excellence or initiative. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE M useum staffs are returning to the office, some summoning GPS because theyve forgotten how to get there. The mood will likely be kvetchy, tetchy, and toxic. Everyones in an inquiring state of mind, too. Staffs thinking, How can we unionize? Directors and trustees are asking, How do we keep a union out?  On Thursday, I wrote about the reasons, from a museum workers perspective, for pushing for a union. Today, Ill dwell more on philosophy but, being me, on practicalities. At this moment, the 800-pound gorilla, my few 