Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago workers ratify first union contract

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By AFSCME Council 31 · Monday, April 06, 2026

CHICAGO – Employees at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago have ratified their first union contract.

Members of Museum of Contemporary Art Workers United/AFSCME decisively approved the agreement on March 26 with 98% of votes cast in support of ratification. AFSCME-represented employees include 72 staff members across the museum’s artistic and operations divisions.

“Chicago’s cultural workers are proving that when workers come together, they can win better wages, stronger protections and a voice on the job,” said AFSCME Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch, who’salso an AFSCME vice president. “With the ratification of their union contract, Museum of Contemporary Art employees have won an agreement that reflects their dedication, rewards their hard work, and gives them a real seat at the table.”

Madeleine Grynsztejn, MCA’s Pritzker director, also expressed support.

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