Union disputes
Disruption expected at British Library as hundreds of workers strike over pay
The Public and Commercial Service union says library staff face “increased poverty and debt, with a concurrent rise in health issues”
British Museum staff to strike as cultural workers across UK take industrial action—including during school holiday
Workers at the Wallace Collection, Historic England, National Museums Scotland and the National Museum of Liverpool will also be striking over pay and labour conditions
Museums & Heritageanalysis
With the threat of cuts, unions get militant in UK museums—and their membership is growing rapidly
Workers are increasingly turning to collective bargaining, industrial action and representation by trade unions
Museumsnews
Tate will axe more than 300 jobs from its commercial arm next month
Director Maria Balshaw says the organisation has been left with “no option” but to resize as visitor figures and revenues plunge due to the pandemic
Art educationnews
San Francisco Art Institute says it is reinstating degree programmes
Decision follows the resolution of contract disputes with tenured faculty and an infusion of funds