London Museum workers take a stand on fair pay on day of action

Prospect members working at London Museum have turned out in numbers to stand up for fair pay in a good natured but determined demonstration as they took a day of strike action. 

The demonstration happened alongside the official picket with over 100 staff attending the Dockland’s venue with some in fancy address and many carrying placards. Workers at the London Wall site walked out at 10am to join the Docklands demonstration, stopping off at the new museum in Smithfields, due to open later this year.

This was the first day of strike action with action short of a strike to run continuously. This ongoing action is expected to have a real impact on business and on the museum’s timetable to open the new flagship site.  

Steve Thomas, Deputy General Secretary of Prospect, said:  

“This was a day of action which showcased the best of our membership. People were full of energy, singing, making their presence felt and clearly communicating their message, but respectful and considerate at all times.  

“The support from the public was outstanding with many listening to what we had to say and deciding to stay away from the museum until something is done. 

“Senior management at the museum should take this as a warning how serious we are about getting a fair deal. We don’t want to take industrial action but having been forced into this action, it is now inevitable that the museum’s operation and the opening of the new flagship site will be affected unless management reconsider their position.