City landmark could close this Easter Weekend

A city landmark could close on Saturday due to strike action.

GMB union members at the Brighton Pavilion and Museums Trust are due to strike in protest against proposed cuts to their terms and conditions.

The union said Brighton Pavilion and Museums Trust management told staff to sign new contracts by April 1.

Under previous contracts, workers had the same contract terms as council workers, including access to pay rises, the Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits such as holiday allowance, parental leave and sick pay.

GMB said the new contracts would threaten these benefits.

Union members voted in favour of taking action in a recent ballot, the mandate for which remains active for a year or until the dispute is settled.

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Catherine Mathews, GMB regional organiser said: “We know what the Pavilion means to the people of Brighton and we are determined that it is looked after in the best way possible for future generations to enjoy.

“That’s why the passionate, knowledgeable staff there need to be protected from swingeing cuts to their employment rights so they don’t need to find jobs elsewhere.

“Even before these contractual changes, the staff have among themselves set up a food bank to help those among them to help keep their heads above water.

“Our members voted in serious numbers to take action if the Trust do not back down – it may seem like a joke, but our members are no April Fools.”

Brighton Pavilion and Museums Trust has been contacted for comment.

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