Royal Museums Greenwich (PROSPECT) Strike Calendar
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Latest Royal Museums Greenwich Industrial Action Updates (2)
Prospect members at Royal Museums Greenwich have voted in favour of industrial action to secure improvements to pay and working conditions. In a turnout of 90 percent, 77 percent of voters supported strike action, while 88 percent voted in favour of action short of a strike. The strike action is scheduled to take place on the 11th and 12th of August.
The workers are seeking London Living Wage accreditation, protection of existing Christmas closure leave arrangements, paid breaks for security staff, stronger policies on fixed-term contracts, and improved training opportunities. This dispute follows similar votes for industrial action by union members at another museum. Although a two-year pay settlement was recently agreed upon, further negotiations are required to avoid the upcoming strike.
Members at Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) overwhelmingly voted to reject the employer’s latest pay offer, with 92% of those voting against it.
The rejected offer proposed a cash increase of £1,668 for all staff, following a year where most personnel received no pay increase, excluding those at the London Living Wage level or slightly above.
The dispute encompasses several issues, including the museum's refusal to accredit to the London Living Wage.
Staff are also opposing proposed changes to practices that would require front-of-house personnel to use annual leave for museum closure days during Christmas.
Other concerns involve requests for paid breaks for security personnel, extra pay for bank holiday work, issues regarding fixed-term contracts, an unclear system for pay progression, and a lack of a dedicated budget for training and development.
Ninety percent of members who rejected the offer indicated a readiness to take industrial action if a resolution is not found.
The ballot outcome highlights staff dissatisfaction with how workplace matters have been managed at the museum.
There is a call for RMG to engage constructively with staff to address the concerns and improve industrial relations.
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