V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions
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Workers at the Victoria and Albert Museum are holding a ballot for potential strike action due to disputes over pay, soaring temperatures, and lack of access to drinking water. The union backing the workers is demanding that the museum become an accredited London living wage employer and allow staff to carry water during their shifts. The outcome of the ballot could lead to strike action that may affect museum operations. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about workplace conditions and fair compensation in cultural institutions.
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Workers at the Victoria and Albert Museum are holding a ballot for potential strike action due to disputes over pay, soaring temperatures, and lack of access to drinking water. The union backing the workers is demanding that the museum become an accredited London living wage employer and allow staff to carry water during their shifts. The outcome of the ballot could lead to strike action that may affect museum operations. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about workplace conditions and...
Union balloting for strike action
Workers at the Victoria and Albert Museum are balloting for strike action.
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The union calls for the museum to become an accredited London living wage employer.
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- Demand for living wage accreditation
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Loaded language removed<p>Union calls for museum to become accredited London living wage employer and let staff carry water during shifts</p><p>Workers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are balloting for “heatwave” strike action.</p><p>The ballot at <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/about-us?srsltid=AfmBOop1It0jy17raVk-zqixrf_EUyIt2CtFo1dK-r_xgSgLybwcBhcT">V A</a> is taking place because of…
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The union calls for the museum to become an accredited London living wage employer.
The GuardianThe union calls for staff to be allowed to carry water during shifts.
The GuardianWorkers at the Victoria and Albert Museum are balloting for strike action.
The GuardianThe ballot also concerns pay and conditions.
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