London Museum industrial action continues after strike day - Arts Professional Members of Prospect Union working at London Museum will carry out "continuous" action short of a strike across all workplaces in a dispute over pay, following

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“If nothing is done, drastic action may follow,” he warned. “There are already fears that free access could be at risk – yet it is vital for social, economic and educational purposes.”

Noel McClean, of the Prospect union, which represents workers at the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and Tate, said workers were “bearing the brunt” of the crisis.

Is the UK’s golden era of free museum entry coming to an end? The National Gallery’s latest financial woes have brought the possibility of charging visitors back into the frame

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London Museum staff plan one-day strike over February half-term The strike will only affect London Museum's Canary Wharf site as its Barbican site is closed.

"Our members have worked tirelessly for the museum and on the new flagship site but they have been left with no option but to take this action."

London Museum workers to take industrial action over pay - Museums Association But Tate dispute is resolved after staff accept improved offer

Prospect members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike, with 88% for and 12% against on a turnout of nearly 90%. www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...

Why workers at London Museum have voted for industrial action Workers at London Museum have voted in favour of strikes and industrial action after rejecting pay offers, with unions accusing management of…

The employer doing themselves no favours here with misleading figures, our members demand to be treated with more respect and deserve a decent pay offer without delay! www.london-now.co.uk/news/2581649...

London Museum members vote to take industrial action Prospect members working for London Museum have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action, including strike...

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Museums must reach all parts of UK, says Nandy as £1.5bn of arts funding announced Culture secretary says national institutions will receive £600m but they must extend influence outside London

Mike Clancy, general secretary of Prospect

“Our culture is not just about artefacts, sites and buildings but about the people who bring it to life. This sector is facing an ongoing and intractable crisis in pay and retention which has to be addressed.” www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...