Overview
- SFMOMA laid off 29 employees, representing nearly 8% of its workforce, including 20 full-time and 9 part-time roles.
- Of the affected staff, 26 were union members, prompting criticism from the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 29.
- Museum leadership attributed the layoffs to financial challenges, including a $3.6 million deficit in fiscal year 2024 and a drop in annual attendance to 600,000 visitors.
- Union representatives condemned the layoffs as abrupt, claiming less than a day’s notice was given and limited opportunity for negotiation.
- Enhanced severance packages were offered to union employees, while museum leadership explores new revenue streams and operational adjustments to stabilize finances.