Following a class action grievance initiated in June 2023 by the PMAU union, the Philadelphia Museum of Art agreed in May 2024 to award longevity pay bonuses to veteran employees. This settlement marks a victory for collective action and fair labor practices, countering management's previous obstructionism.

Unionized staff at the Philadelphia Museum of Art have raised concerns over the implementation of contractually guaranteed longevity pay increases. The dispute centers on differing interpretations of the contractual language agreed upon after a historic strike in 2022. The museum claims that the union’s current demands reference language that was removed during final negotiations, while the union contends that management is neglecting its obligations under the ratified contract.

After a 19-day strike, unionized workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art secured their first contract. The event highlighted repressive management tactics including hiring an anti-union law firm, revoking workers’ access to email, and censoring pro-union voices on social media, which contributed to an oppressive work environment despite the eventual concessions.

Unionized employees at the Philadelphia Museum of Art secured a new contract after a 19-day strike, which included wage increases, reduced health care costs, paid parental leave, and longevity raises, marking a significant improvement in labor rights.

Unionized workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art voted to authorize a strike amid protracted contract negotiations after alleging that museum management engaged in union-busting practices. The move highlights ongoing labor disputes and demands for improved worker rights, including better wages, healthcare, and parental leave.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has entered a public‐private partnership with the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Energy Authority, and Johnson Controls to implement energy efficiency measures. The project, completed in late 2020, is expected to significantly reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions while creating 191 jobs with over 40% of the work performed by minority- and women-owned businesses.