UAW Local 2110

09/06/2026

The Economic Policy Institute has fantastic resources for our union and workers in general.

Worker interest in unions is at historic highs, and nearly 70% of the public approves of unions. Yet most of the 56 million workers who say they want a union contract can’t get one because of weak federal labor law and the spread of state anti-union “right-to-work” (RTW) laws. Suppression of u...

08/28/2026

The Western Mass Area Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) stands with workers at the Eric Carle Museum as they prepare for their union election with UAW Local 2110.

By choosing to form a union, these 36 workers are taking a crucial step to defend their rights and fight for better wages and working conditions on the job.

As a coalition comprising over 50 unions representing over 50,000 workers in Western Massachusetts, we call on management of the Eric Carle Museum to refrain from any interference in the election.

Solidarity forever,
The Western Mass Area Labor Federation

08/27/2026

Proud to stand with the workers of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art who won their union election today! UAW International Union UAW Region 9A Western Mass Area Labor Federation Massachusetts AFL-CIO State Fed

08/09/2026

Local 2110 is proud to stand with the Emily Dickinson Museum staff who are fighting for a fair first contract. Their victory helped inspire the staff of the Eric Carle Museum, also mentioned in this article. Western Mass Area Labor Federation Massachusetts AFL-CIO State Fed UAW Region 9A UAW International Union

AMHERST — A year after voting to unionize, part-time tour guides and educators at the Emily Dickinson Museum, who throughout the spring, summer and fall are leading visitors through the historic homes and grounds that inspired the 19th century poet, are in the midst of negotiating their first cont...

08/04/2026

Staff of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art are organizing! UAW International Union Western Mass Area Labor Federation Massachusetts AFL-CIO State Fed

Workers at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art are petitioning the National Labor Relations Board for a vote to join UAW Local 2110.

Staff members cite low wages, health and safety conditions, lack of promotional opportunities, and greater job security as reasons for unionizing. The unit will include all full and part time staff of the Museum including staff in Collections, Development, Marketing, the Bookshop, Education, and Guest Services.

“Staff have raised crucial concerns about safety issues, under-staffing and other conditions that interfere with our ability to do our jobs but we are often brushed aside," said Sarah Demarest, a Guest Services Associate. "Right now, without a union, we have no effective means of addressing our concerns. The Museum needs to hear our viewpoint on these things and with a union, they will.”

"We all care about the Museum, but I want our hours and working conditions to be sustainable so that staff can continue doing the jobs that we love,” said Jessica Blasko, Assistant Retail Manager. “We are dedicated to our work and proud of our collective contribution to the museum’s success. Unionizing is an important next step to ensure that our contribution is recognized and that the future of our work is protected.”

08/03/2026

Workers at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art are petitioning the National Labor Relations Board for a vote to join UAW Local 2110.

Staff members cite low wages, health and safety conditions, lack of promotional opportunities, and greater job security as reasons for unionizing. The unit will include all full and part time staff of the Museum including staff in Collections, Development, Marketing, the Bookshop, Education, and Guest Services.

“Staff have raised crucial concerns about safety issues, under-staffing and other conditions that interfere with our ability to do our jobs but we are often brushed aside," said Sarah Demarest, a Guest Services Associate. "Right now, without a union, we have no effective means of addressing our concerns. The Museum needs to hear our viewpoint on these things and with a union, they will.”

"We all care about the Museum, but I want our hours and working conditions to be sustainable so that staff can continue doing the jobs that we love,” said Jessica Blasko, Assistant Retail Manager. “We are dedicated to our work and proud of our collective contribution to the museum’s success. Unionizing is an important next step to ensure that our contribution is recognized and that the future of our work is protected.”

07/18/2026

The MFA Union of Local 2110 is going strong. Great to see everything MFA union members have accomplished since unionizing five years ago. UAW Region 9A Massachusetts AFL-CIO State Fed UAW International Union

On July 1, we began the second year of our second contract! All MFA Union members should have received a 4% pay increase starting on July 1. This was a hard-won provision of the current contract and we are very proud to have secured this benefit for our members. MFA Union members, please review your paycheck from this week and contact us immediately if it did not come through properly.

We got this lovely photo of the stewards right before the end of year one of the contract. Please remember we are always available to talk!

07/15/2026

Troy Jackson will be a great U.S. Senator. UAW Region 9A UAW International Union Maine AFL-CIO

UAW Region 9A local unions in Maine unanimously voted to endorse former UAW member Troy Jackson to represent Mainers in the United States Senate.

Troy is the labor candidate. He is a fifth-generation logger, card-carrying member of multiple unions, and former member of NOLSW, UAW Local 2320. This week, he was also endorsed by the Maine AFL-CIO. From his time as a union leader to his time as a legislator and President of the Maine Senate, Troy has put working class issues front and center. His campaign will continue building the movement of working Mainers fighting against economic inequality and a broken political status quo.

“Troy will fight like hell for labor, because he comes from labor,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “UAW members all over Maine are ready to support his campaign and deliver the change working class people demand.”

UAW Region 9A Director Brandon Mancilla added, “Troy has shown up time after time for our members, from the strike at Bath Iron Works to the campaign for a first contract at the University of Maine to supporting the organizing efforts at museums. If that’s any indication, we know he will go to Washington to fight for working people and expand organizing.”

“Tens of thousands of volunteers and 150,000 voters voted for healthcare as a right, housing that isn’t a commodity, an economy that isn’t rigged for billionaires and corporations, along with real support for workers and veterans,” said Trent Vellela, chairperson of the UAW’s Maine CAP Council from Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association (BMDA-UAW Local 3999). “We as a Council believe Troy represents Maine voters and values.”

Read more → region9a.uaw.org/news/TroyJacksonEndorsement

07/10/2026

Harper’s Magazine staff held a walk out on July 9 to protest management’s refusal to raise the minimum wage of $45K unless workers agree to pay at least 50% of their health care premiums UAW Region 9A New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO UAW International Union

06/28/2026

2110 union members at the Emily Dickinson Museum handed out information about union negotiations at the Amherst Pride festival today. UAW International Union UAW Region 9A Western Mass Area Labor Federation Massachusetts AFL-CIO State Fed