Professional and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA) of the Museum of Modern Art Records
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Abstract
The Profession and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA) at the Museum Modern Art was the first union of museum professionals in the United States and is now affiliated with UAW Local 2110. This collection contains meeting minutes, negotiation documents and contracts, grievances, leaflets, committee files, and strike materials.
Historical Note
The Profession and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA) at the Museum Modern Art (MOMA) began in response to discrepancies in salaries and concerns regarding job security held by individuals working at MOMA. In 1971, PASTA held elections and officially affiliated with the Distributive Workers of America, as Museum Local No. 1. This was the first union of museum professionals in the United States. PASTA established an affiliation with United Auto Workers (UAW), District 65 in 1980 and is now affiliated with UAW Local 2110. PASTA conducted a strike in 2000 during contract negotiations before MOMA's 2001-2004 expansion project.
Arrangement
This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. Materials are in the order in which they were received from the donor.
Scope and Contents
The majority of this collection consists of committee files, negotiation documents, press, and strike materials. Materials include: memos; correspondence; flyers; reports; financial documents; election nominations, notices, and ballots; meeting minutes, agendas, and notices; newspaper clippings; press releases; newsletters; demand letters; research files (e.g. on health care, family leave, education, etc.); agreement drafts; contract proposals and offers; audiocassette tapes; bargaining session notes; questionnaires and surveys regarding salary, issues, and priorities; grievances and arbitrations; rally songs; strike leaflets; and photographic prints, negatives, and contact sheets.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (or related rights to publicity and privacy) for materials in this collection, created by the Professional and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA) of the Museum of Modern Art was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; Professional and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA) of the Museum of Modern Art Records; WAG 174; box number; folder number; Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the Professional and Administrative Staff Association (PASTA) of the Museum of Modern Art in 1996. The accession number 1996.020 is associated with this gift. Additional materials were donated by John Gray in 2001. The accession number NPA.2001.084 is associated with these materials.
The accession number NPA.2005.074 is also associated with this collection.
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Processing Information
Decisions regarding arrangement, description, and physical interventions for this collection prior to 2019 have not been recorded. In 2019, materials were rehoused in new acid-free folders and boxes with spacers in preparation for offsite storage. Original folders were retained when possible. If the original folder was kept, loose labels were stapled to ensure accurate titling and prevent loss of information. Where appropriate, materials were rehoused in archival folders and boxes. If present, original folder titles were used, with any descriptive enhancements by the archivist as necessary. Loose paper materials were placed in archival folders. Water-damaged materials were deaccessioned, and preservation photocopies were made of mold-damaged materials.
