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Workers at Seattle’s National Nordic Museum have launched a union drive with the Communications Workers of America, citing concerns over stagnant wages, heavy workloads, and what they see as a disconnect between leadership’s stated values and daily workplace realities. Organizers say most eligible employees have already signed authorization cards and are seeking voluntary recognition from museum leadership to avoid a drawn-out election. Staff point to recent layoffs, resignations, and restructuring as signs of deeper issues, while museum leadership says it respects the effort and is considering recognition. The move comes amid a wave of union organizing at cultural institutions nationwide.