V&A Workers Ballot for Strike Over Heat and Pay Conditions: London's Prestigious Museum Faces Labor Dispute

London's premier cultural institution, the V&A, is facing a labor dispute as workers ballot for strike action over heat conditions and pay. Over 300 employees across four London sites are voting on concerns about water access and wage demands. The PCS union has called for improved water policies and alignment with London's living wage standards. The V&A has offered a 3.6% pay increase and above-inflation raises, but the union argues these are insufficient. The dispute at one of the UK's most prestigious cultural institutions is drawing attention in financial markets.