SKINT MUSEUM WORKERS - Zine open for submissions from working class former, current or aspiring museum staff - Run by @ItsAlicePower
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Skint Museum Workers- collaborative zine looking for submissions from working class people who are current/former museum workers or trying to enter the sector. DEADLINE: 17th August, full details in the link below
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SkintMuseumWorkers retweeted
V&A FOH staff are some of the most committed, interested and qualified people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with and they will be hit hardest by this decision. This is an immeasurable loss for the V&A.
Sharing some very difficult news today. With deep regret, we will be entering into a period of consultation in October on proposed redundancies across the V&A, due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Read our full statement here: vanda-production-assets.s3.a…
Thanks all who shared and yep- its very sobering to see. Most people who shared work BoH and often FoH are paid even worse. My first museum job was under 16k working full time in Central London. How can we expect working class people to stay in the sector?
#AskACurator , but non-curators who work in museums can answer too. How much are you paid? Sensitive topic, but I think a lot of people aren't aware of how many people in the sector are on really low wages.
#AskACurator , but non-curators who work in museums can answer too. How much are you paid? Sensitive topic, but I think a lot of people aren't aware of how many people in the sector are on really low wages.
SkintMuseumWorkers retweeted
Work pals, I'm gonna be onsite at Tate Britain today to support 313 of my colleagues who are facing redundancies. Prospect reps and members will be there to show solidarity with @Tate_United and I hope to see some of you there.
PCS Tate Commerce Strike –
Week 1 – Day 3 – Fri 21 Aug
Tate Britain public protest 11:30am – 3:13pm – info below
Join Tate workers for The Thread, a silent performance and participatory action (at 12:30 and 2pm, 30 minute duration)
#SaveTateJobs #MasksOn
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
So many thanks to all you have contributed. Those who submitted should have received a follow up email. The submissions show such a breadth of experiences and creativity, some uplifting some devastating. I hope I can do you all justice.
I don't know who needs to hear this, but FOH museum staff can tell when non-FOH staff are chatting to them because they want to be seen as people who care about lower paid workers versus those who actually do care about them.
If anyone would rather reach me by DM with thoughts thats fine too!
SkintMuseumWorkers retweeted
Leave space for wc colleagues to speak and voice their opinions. I know I’ve needed more time and encouragement to input into conversations when I’ve felt inarticulate or not good enough.
Lots of non working class people have shown interest in buying the Zine when its done, so I was thinking of putting together a page of advice for non wc people who want to be better at supporting their colleagues. So, WC people, what do you think I should include?
If you can, please show your support tomorrow for the Tate Workers facing job losses.
Love Art and Culture but hate the fact job cuts are hitting the lowest paid most diverse culture workers? Join us tomorrow outside Tate Modern! Support. Protect. Appreciate. Coronavirus ain’t no excuse to fire us! #agiTATE #saveTATEjobs
One time when I was a GA I had to work overtime at an evening event and I spent the whole night opening the door to Lords, Ladies and the Emir of Qatar while I couldn't afford a few pounds to replace my very damaged work trousers. Who else has stories like this?
Just under a month until the deadline💕I've had so many fab submissions that have had me nodding and cheering at my laptop screen. Do share with the WC museum volunteers, workers and former workers in your life.
itsalicepower.com/skint-muse…
BTW if you do share this through a more professional network please emphasise that this is an unfunded DIY project. A few people send me quite formal cover letters and CV's which is certainly not necessary for this project.
SkintMuseumWorkers retweeted
Solidarity with hundreds of my colleagues facing redundancy during a global pandemic. Workers have shared their stories via the pcs culture group twitter account, please share+amplify their voices.
Today workers at @Tate Commerce took over our Twitter handle. Here their voices after 200 of them are being made redundant in the middle of the Covid pandemic.
Check out this moment with their tweets @Tate_United
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Reciprocal museum/ICOM entry is not just a perk. It helps us connect ideas across the sector and develop practice. The most hard hit by this halt will be the lower income workers and those in roles that are not able to use expenses. Here's hoping its just a short term measure.
I'm going through the inbox now and I feel so touched by the submissions the zine has had so far. I'll be following up with submissions and other queries I've received today 💕
