London Museum staff to take strike action on 19 February 

Prospect members working for London Museum are to take strike action during half-term on Thursday 19 February in a dispute over pay. The action will cover all workplaces at the museum. 

Action short of a strike, including an overtime ban and the refusal of voluntary duties will commence on Friday 20 February and will be continuous. This could impact preparations for the new building which is currently scheduled to open in the second half of the year. 

Steve Thomas, Deputy General Secretary of Prospect, said:

“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. 

“The Museum has been guilty of unacceptable delays and stalling tactics throughout this process as well as making misleading claims about the pay offer.  Our members love what they do but they feel like they are being taken advantage of.

“It is not too late for the Museum to avert this industrial action. They need to get back around the table with an improved offer that doesn’t leave people out of pocket.”