Workers at the Metropolitan Museum vote to form union

""We won because we were able to convince our colleagues that they don't have to accept whatever is offered to them, that their experience and hard work have earned them a seat at the table,""

""looks forward to engaging with the UAW as we pursue the Met's mission to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas and one another. As one of the world's leading art museums, the Met has long been committed to supporting its exceptional staff with highly competitive salaries and benefit packages that surpass industry standards, robust professional development opportunities and a culture that values inclusivity, creativity, collaboration and excellence.""

Hundreds of Metropolitan Museum of Art staff voted to unionize with the United Auto Workers after nearly four years of organizing, with the NLRB overseeing the election. The final tally recorded 542 votes in favor, 172 against, and roughly 100 challenged ballots that will go to arbitration to decide eligibility. Organisers cited concerns about job security, pay, and greater transparency around employment policies. The new union joins UAW local 2110 and will represent employees across more than 50 departments, including conservators, curators, librarians, archivists, and IT workers. Museum leadership signaled willingness to engage and reiterated commitments to competitive salaries and benefits.

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