Union workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art say they're going to strike starting Monday unless an agreement is made over the weekend.
"I think it's really disappointing to see a museum that's so wonderful and that we all love treat its workers so poorly," said Adam Rizzi who is the President of Local 397.Union workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art say they're going to strike starting Monday unless an agreement is made in their contract over the weekend.
Last Friday, museum employees who are members of Local 397 conducted a warning strike for one day. But now, they vow at the start of next week it'll be for the long haul unless they get what they want. "I think it's really disappointing to see a museum that's so wonderful and that we all love treat its workers so poorly," said Adam Rizzi who is the President of Local 397.
Rizzo says they've been trying to negotiate their contract for the last two years. But they're not making progress when it comes to two key components."We're just asking for a living wage. Folks at the museum are working two jobs just to get by. A lot of the positions at the museum require a master's degree at the very least. So, a lot of folks are saddled with debt," said Rizzo.
Rizzo adds they're more than willing to negotiate throughout the weekend. He hopes a strike doesn't happen.Copyright © 2022 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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