Prospect

Prospect is a trade union representing professional staff, including those at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Recently, staff at the V&A's Storehouse site in east London, represented by Prospect, voted overwhelmingly for strike action. This dispute centers on concerns over inadequate toilet and hydration breaks. These staff will join colleagues across other V&A sites in London who also voted to strike. The broader industrial action is a result of disputes over pay, general working conditions, and the museum's refusal to seek living wage accreditation. Prospect's involvement highlights ongoing tensions between museum staff and management regarding fair labor practices and employee welfare within cultural institutions.