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V&A Breaks Win, But Strikers Push On | Art News
Workers at the V&A East Storehouse in London narrowly avoided a strike after the museum reversed course and agreed to grant two paid breaks daily — a victory fueled by union pressure and media scrutiny. But the fight isn’t over: Prospect members still plan strikes over pay and working conditions, while PCS is also weighing action. The V&A claims ongoing talks and offers modest pay hikes, including 6.9% for lowest-paid staff, while defending its facilities as adequate. This isn’t isolated — museums across the UK, from Greenwich to Scotland, are facing similar unrest as staff demand better…
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