WORKERS at the London Museum have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action in a dispute over pay, with 88 per cent backing strikes.

The Prospect union said its members had rejected a number of offers before one of them was imposed.

Union members will now meet to decide on the timings of any industrial action as well as holding more talks with the employer.

Prospect deputy general secretary Steve Thomas said: “The museum has behaved poorly throughout the course of these negotiations with unacceptable delays and stalling tactics, leaving staff increasingly out of pocket due to inflation.

“Our members have worked tirelessly for the museum as it seeks to open its new flagship site later this year.

“The offer which has been imposed is poor reward for such dedication and demonstrates how undervalued by their employer London Museum staff truly are.”

The museum, which is jointly funded by the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority, was contacted for comment.