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Faculty at School of the Art Institute of Chicago asks for union recognition

The workers say that a “strong majority” of their group wants to affiliate with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022

School of the Art Institute nontenure faculty rally in support of joining a union. ‘The current situation is completely unsustainable’

CHICAGO — Nontenure track faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago are moving to organize with the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United, the union representing staff at both the Michigan Avenue museum and its school.

Chicago Tribune · May 10, 2022