"This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts."
"Architecture, a field known for long hours and low pay, has historically been difficult to unionize in the United States, with virtually no union presence."
"Sage & Coombe's contract comes after three years of unionizing efforts, culminating in a voluntary recognition of the union by the firm's management team."
Sage & Coombe Architects, a women-led firm in New York City, has ratified a collective bargaining agreement, becoming the second American architecture practice to do so. This milestone is significant for the labor movement in the design industry, which has faced challenges in unionizing. Previous attempts by firms like SHoP and Snøhetta encountered setbacks, highlighting the difficulties of unionization in architecture. The contract follows three years of organizing efforts and was voluntarily recognized by the firm's management.
Read at Fast Company
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]