""We hope to save as many jobs as we can," said Vollman, who has personally been laid off from two positions, as both museum guide and public programs presenter."
"The contract has strict restrictions on outsourcing work, and at least some of these layoffs appear to be in violation of that agreement."
"Reducing staff is always a last resort, according to the Academy's official statement, which did not directly address the finality of the layoffs."
"Negotiations over the layoffs between the union and management began today, as the union seeks to engage in discussions regarding the future of the affected positions."
The California Academy of Sciences announced layoffs affecting 53 workers, including the entire planetarium team. Union members, part of CalAcademy Workers United, argue that these layoffs may violate their contract, which restricts outsourcing. Union president Teddy Vollman, who has faced layoffs himself, emphasizes the need to save jobs and has initiated negotiations with management. The Academy's leadership, including high-salaried executives, faces pressure to take pay cuts as the union seeks to protect its members' positions amid the layoffs.
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