Paying the price of low wages
Museums are facing a brain drain in the near future as pay stagnation is exacerbated by rising living costs
Workforce
English Heritage workforce could shrink by 7% in major restructure
Charity also considering seasonal closures as it reshapes for ‘drastically changed’ world
National museum security guards escalate strike action
Month-long walkout planned in February as workers from more V&A sites join campaign
Support, resources and further reading
Strengthening workplace wellbeing promotes greater inclusivity and cultural change by raising awareness and improving understanding. Directing colleagues to resources and …
Introduction
The Museums Association (MA) is a long-standing advocate for everyone who works in and with museums. The MA is committed …
Findings
We needed to start by listening. The two discovery discussion sessions helped us gather insight into the challenges and barriers …
Recommendations
Based on the analysis of the discovery discussions’ responses, several critical themes and issues have been identified, including systemic racism, …
Methodology
The underrepresentation of museum professionals of colour was highlighted in both our research and the online workshops aimed at leaders …
Language
Language matters when discussing race and wellbeing, as it reflects emotion, respect and identity. The MA will use the term …
Exploring wellbeing: experiences of museum professionals of colour
Insights and recommendations from our discovery discussion research sessions
V&A security guards ballot to join strike action over pay
Outsourced workers plan to walk out alongside colleagues from NHM and Science Museum
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