V&A faces living wage demands ahead of Stratford East London opening
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 19:01 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Thousands of campaigners have signed an open letter urging the V&A's director to commit to paying all workers a living wage on the eve of the museum's new Stratford site opening. V&A East is set to open on Saturday, showcasing fabrics, photographs, and black British music.
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