Bargaining at the Art Museum
Building Equity into New Union Contracts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21636941 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amanda Tobin Ripley (0009-0004-7213-0178, The Ohio State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Arts Management Law and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1063-2921 • E-ISSN: 1930-7799 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10632921.2026.2621378 |
| OpenAlex | W7127172212 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
This paper seeks to identify the explicit and implicit equity-focused provisions that nascent art museum unions build into legally enforceable contracts. Using a framework of social reproduction feminism, this paper draws from document analysis and qualitative interviews to argue that by laying the foundation for more equitable living wages, safer work experiences, and greater control over museum operations, museum workers are advancing social justice in the workplace and beyond. Results of this study can further serve as concrete examples for building equity through ongoing and future contract negotiations in the museum and other not-for-profit sectors
Negotiation · Trade union · Art History and Market Analysis · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Museums and Cultural Heritage
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |