Testimonials

"I support this union because I believe for museums to survive, they need to change."
"I believe the DAMWU will provide a much needed avenue for transparency and communication thoughout the museum, as well as providing the same level of stability and safety to is workers that higherups already possess."
"It's time that employees are given more of a say in their service to the communities that visit our museum and I strongly believe that a union will give us that voice!"
“I support our Union because I believe that everyone, no matter their title, should be able to make a living wage with the opportunity of growth."
"I want our union to be a meaningful part of a better Denver. I hope our institution cultivates better conditions for Denver culture and cultural workers when held accountable by our union”
"For the Denver Art Museum to truly live up to its values, it needs to invest in, listen to, and respect the people who make it all happen--the workers."
"We deserve to have our voices heard, our concerns addressed, and to collectively contribute to making the museum an even better place for everyone – both employees and visitors"
"DAM employees deserve better transparency, communication, and wages that reflect our city’s cost of living.”
“I love the sense of community that we have here at the DAM and believe that the act of unionizing will help unite all of our departments, Bannock and front line alike."
"In order for our museum to fully realize its potential and truly act as a public good, it has to operate democratically and with accountability to staff and the public. I believe our union can get us there!”
"Proximity to art doesn’t pay rent; museum prestige doesn’t buy groceries. Solidarity is the future or there is no future."

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