V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions

BBC Entertainment Wednesday 26 August 2026, 13:50 UTC 1 min read

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Workers at three Victoria and Albert museum sites are due to strike and further staff plan to work to rule.

V&A (ORG) Victoria (LOCATION) Albert (PERSON)

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