V&A faces calls to become living wage employer on eve of Stratford opening

Campaigners organise open letter to director demanding ‘fair day’s wage’ for all workers at V A museumsA row over pay has broken out at the V A before the opening of its newest site , with thousands of people calling for it to become a living wage employer.On Saturday, V A East will open its doors in Stratford, east London, showcasing stunning fabrics, photos and black British music. It joins a wider group of V A museums including its original site in South Kensington, Young V A in Bethnal Green and V A Dundee. The V A describes its latest opening as one of the most significant new museum projects in the UK. Continue reading...