Museum workers walk out over civil service scheme cuts

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Museum and gallery workers have taken part in ongoing national strike action over changes to civil service pension scheme terms.

Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) members staged walk-outs at cultural attractions across the country on Thursday (30 May) and Friday (31 May). Members from government departments includin...

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