…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
The strike is a part of an ongoing civil service dispute involving issues such as pay, pensions, and job security.
This refusal by the museum has sparked outrage among union members, as they argue that their sacrifices during the national campaign of strike action played a significant role in influencing the Government’s recommendation.
The refusal of the museum to adhere to the Government’s recommendation of providing a non-consolidated £1,500 lump sum payment has escalated tensions between the union and the institution.