Art Museum employees return to work with a union contract. But bad blood still lingers for some.

Philadelphia Museum of Art employees gather for a group photograph after returning to work after a long strike. Photograph taken near the North Entrance on Monday morning.For the first time in its storied history, the Philadelphia Museum of Art opened its doors Monday with a fully ratified union contract for 180 workers, ending an often bitter, years-long negotiation process that had culminated in a 19-day strike.

Many visitors who had been boycotting the museum in solidarity with the workers expressed a mixture of relief and agitation. Eliza Mann, a member for the last year, said she was delighted that the workers had a contract. “Some of my friends who are members were hesitant about coming during the strike,” Mann said.

Entertainment Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Entertainment Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers ratify pact to end nearly three-week strikeWorkers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are returning to work after reaching agreement on a contract that ended a strike of almost three weeks.
Source: FOX29philly - 🏆 570. / 51 Read more »

Art museum staffers ratify first contract, look forward to returning to workPressure from public officials, a looming exhibit, and the dogged persistence of union members all played a role in ending work stoppage, say participants.
Source: PhillyDailyNews - 🏆 89. / 67 Read more »

After Strike, Philly Art Museum Workers Ratify First Union ContractFollowing weeks on the picket line, members of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s first union have ratified their first contract, which guarantees pay raises, paid parental leave and cheaper health care.
Source: NBCPhiladelphia - 🏆 569. / 51 Read more »