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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Marciano Art Foundation shuts down after employees say they want to unionize

The Marciano Art Foundation has laid off nearly six dozen employees and shut down. It was open for less than three years. The abrupt move comes after employees announced their intent to unionize late last week.

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By Madeleine Brand • Nov 7, 2019 • 1 min read

The Marciano Art Foundation has laid off nearly six dozen employees and shut down. It was open for less than three years. The abrupt move comes after employees announced their intent to unionize late last week. Museum officials cite low attendance as the reason.

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