Workers across three galleries and museums demand better pay and conditions
The past week has been far from proud for employers at the UK’s major galleries and museums. Fortunately, however, the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has been on hand to stand up for the workers. The union is balloting workers at the V&A Museum over potential strike action relating to pay, conditions and dignity at work. However, museum director, Tristram Hunt, has refused to come to the negotiating table, leaving workers feeling “completely disrespected”. Meanwhile, staff at the National Gallery in London have raised concerns over racially divided break facilities. Whilst the majority-white gallery staff enjoy an award-winning ‘accommodation hub’,…
