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Denver Art Museum Workers Ratify First-Ever Museum Worker Contract In Colorado

Harold Phillips | Published on 6/13/2026

Members of Denver Art Museum Workers United have ratified a historic collective bargaining agreement, making them the first museum workers in the state’s history to have a union contract. 


The three-year agreement, ratified June 6th, comes after DAMWU’s bargaining committee spent nearly two years in negotiations with management. The workers formed their union through AFSCME Colorado in March 2024.  


In addition to more equitable pay, workers fought for a number of other wins, including just cause rights, increased sick time, and stronger policies on health and safety and parental leave.

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