Industrial action V&A workers mull strike action over water bottle ban and pay Museum union says staff working in proximity to fragile artefacts should be permitted to carry drinking water amid record-breaking heatwaves iStock.com/Yau Ming Low Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Monday 27 July 2026 Workers at the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museums across London may walk out this summer, as they hold a “heatwave” strike ballot. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Industrial action UK unions call for heat strike as workplace temperatures soar Crime After the Louvre heist, questions arise over museum’s duty of care Compliance Food bans: Sensible risk strategy or sledgehammer to team spirit? Mental Health “Perfect storm” of safety issues is creating a cynical generation of workers