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Security guards at Natural History and Science Museums announce half-term strikes
Professional street skateboarder Lorre Bruggeman at the Natural History Museum as she creates a once in a lifetime skate film at the London attraction, April 6, 2023

OUTSOURCED security guards at two of the biggest museums in the country announced today they will strike during the school half-term.

The guards at London’s Natural History and Science Museums overwhelmingly voted to walk out for better pay and conditions after being offered an “insulting” increase to £13.15 an hour.

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