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Last year the cultural sector took a big hit as the COVID-19 pandemic forced shutdowns of museums, libraries and cultural institutions. However, despite looming threats of layoffs and furloughs, museum workers all over the country fought hard to demand a seat at the table and successfully organized their unions.