I agree that the employees contribute enough as it is, but the museums I
have worked in I felt like it was an unwritten rule kinda that employees
were expected to be members. So I don't feel like the practice is that
unusual.

Anna
On May 30, 2015 10:10 AM, "Robert Wolfe" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> It seems unusual. I have worked at a museum where board members had to pay
> annual dues. But I feel like staff contribute enough to the organization to
> not need to buy a membership. If it's that important, just pay them 30$
> less a year.
>
> But no. That seems unusual to me and it would make me uncomfortable as
> well.
>
> -Robert
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 30, 2015, at 8:59 AM, Amy Kelch <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I work at a small museum that asks its employees to purchase museum
> memberships. It is not required, but almost all staff and the board are
> paying members of the museum. This practice seems to barely toe the ethical
> line, especially since several staff have expressed discomfort about being
> asked.
>
> Has anyone else encountered this issue or know of any readings or museum
> ethical codes that speak to this issue? I am looking for something to
> reference since this is something new to me.
>
> Thanks!
>
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