Striking Workers Shutter Three V&A London Locations
Unionized staff at the Victoria and Albert Museum staged a two-day strike last weekend, citing “Amazon-style” working conditions.
On Friday, September 4, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London preemptively closed three of its locations as unionized staff went on strike. The Prospect Union's heritage division and the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) organized 700 workers, who made up over half of the museum's workforce. The East Museum, East Storehouse, and Young V&A (the museum's children's museum in Bethnal Green) were shut down through Saturday, September 5.
Protesting staff gathered outside the three locations, holding signs that mocked the museum while demanding fair pay and access to water. Prospect's National Secretary for heritage, Paula Lamont, stated that the museum's closures highlighted the crucial role members play in the museum's operations. She also warned that Prospect is prepared to call further strikes, including at the South Kensington flagship, if necessary. Workers organized outside of the East Museum, Storehouse, and the Young V&A children's museum.
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