Prospect members at Royal Museums Greenwich, which includes the Royal Observatory, are taking strike action on 11 and 12 August. Across the heritage sector our members have been taken advantage of for too long. This summer we are sending a signal that they will not put up with it anymore.

London's Royal Observatory staff to strike over pay on day of eclipse

Workers are campaigning for London Living Wage accreditation and paid breaks for security workers

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Our members at V&A Storehouse are taking strike action because they don’t get proper breaks to drink water and use the toilet on shift. These working practices shouldn’t exist in a flagship museum in 2026. Join our General Secretary Mike Clancy in sending a message of solidarity to V&A workers.

Our members working in collections access at V&A have voted unanimously for strike action because they don't have time for toilet breaks or to drink water. All V&A members have separately also voted to strike over pay and conditions. Read more in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Staff at newest V&A site in London vote overwhelmingly for strike action

V&A Storehouse dispute centres on toilet and hydration breaks as employees across V&A in London also vote to strike in wider action

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The closure of the iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory would be a tragedy for UK science that undermines the mission to be a science superpower, says Prospect. Read more ⬇️ prospect.org.uk/news/closure...

Closure of Jodrell Bank a ‘tragedy’ for UK science, says Prospect

The Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, home to one of the world’s largest steerable telescopes for more...

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A short update on another unacceptable discovery in the Capita/Civil Service Pensions Scheme administration scandal

The union gazebo gets its annual Tolpuddle festival outing in the Dorset sunshine! @prospectunion.bsky.social Members of our Young Workers committee gave a helping hand to meet festival-goers and talk union (thanks David and Ollie 😁).

Prospect and Bectu will be marching at London Trans+ Pride this Saturday 25 July! Members who want to march can email lgbt@bectu.org.uk to let organiser Jess know they're coming and be sent meeting point info. Meeting from 1pm, March starts at 2pm, and concludes in Trafalgar SQ at 3.30pm.

Public sector research facilities now facing devastating cuts act as catalysts for regional business ecosystems, while offering training and job opportunities to their communities. Worrying reports that research institutes are facing deep funding cuts, putting jobs and UK research capacity at risk.

UK science research labs hit by £160m cut despite record spending

Some of Britian's biggest labs face cuts even though government science spending is at record levels.

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For months, Prospect has been calling out Capita's failures and standing up for members left waiting for pension payments and facing hardship. Now it's time to end Capita's contract and bring the Civil Service Pension Scheme back in-house. Read our response to the latest government announcement.

Prospect and the FDA have signed a new partnership framework with the Cabinet Office, setting out how unions and government can work together to improve the Civil Service through meaningful engagement and constructive industrial relations.

Prospect and FDA sign partnership framework with Cabinet Office

Civil service trade unions Prospect and FDA have established a partnership framework with the Cabinet Office. Union...

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The Defence Investment Plan has been published today and is long overdue. Industry will welcome increased certainty but questions remain, especially around jobs. Delivery in part will depend on MoD civil servants and will be harder if there are cuts. Read more: prospect.org.uk/news/defence...

Prospect and PCS have co-sponsored a petition calling for civil service pension administration to be brought back in-house, after thousands have faced late or missing pension payments under the Capita-run scheme. Sign the petition ✍️

Stop the Civil Service Pension Crisis: Bring Pension Administration Back In-House

Civil servants deserve a pension service they can trust. Sign this petition to demand action now.

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Attending the Uni of Manchester conference on space today on behalf of @prospectunion.bsky.social - fascinating talks that brought home importance to industrial policy, but also the need to think broadly about what the space industry is, and what regulation and skills are needed to drive it forward

Prospect is calling on the Government to leave X following ongoing political interference and the promotion of far-right content on the platform. Civil servants and communications workers should not have to read racist content while trying to do their jobs and communicate with the public.

Now we're talking. Prospect - the union for specialist civil servants including some in comms - has just called on the Government to stop using X after its use to help coordinate far right riots in the UK:

Great to hear from Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, at Prospect National Conference. He spoke to delegates about the need for workers' rights to keep pace with the changing world of work, as well as the Employment Rights Act, Fair Work Agency and industrial strategy.

Why would any union affiliate with a party that wants to roll back workers’ rights and weaken protections at work? 🤨 Mike Clancy responds to Nigel Farage’s invitation to trade unions.

Delegates from across our union at Prospect National Conference showing solidarity with colleagues in the heritage sector. Value the workers who bring heritage to life 💚

Prospect is extremely concerned by recent incidents that have threatened Scottish football referees’ safety, both at work and outside the workplace. We have a significant membership among Scottish referees, and we fight for their rights and safety. Read more here: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...

Prospect calls on SFA to take action on referee safety

Prospect is extremely concerned by recent incidents that have threatened Scottish football referees’ safety,...

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More plans from Reform that make no sense. Cutting government planning experts would cause chaos and lead to huge delays in major infrastructure projects, lower growth and higher energy bills for households.

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Reform UK civil service plan ‘would sack more planning officers than exist’

A survey of Prospect members conducted just before the recent elections found that support for Labour has more than halved in two years. Read my piece in LabourList on what Labour need to do to win back our members, and the country 👇 labourlist.org/2026/05/labo...

'Labour has work to do to regain the trust of Prospect members' - LabourList

There is work to do in order to for Labour to regain trust and rebuild support among Prospect members. That must start now.

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Read our response to the EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces.

Prospect statement on EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces

Prospect is committed to campaigning for working environments that are free from discrimination, harassment or...

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Government pay remit guidance for civil servants at 3.5% is a welcome acknowledgement of the cost-of-living crisis but lack of pay progression in delegate grades is disappointing. Our response to the government announcement here: prospect.org.uk/news/pay-rem...

Our Deputy General Secretary attended the launch of the government’s Pension Commission interim report. The findings highlight the urgent need to tackle the gender pension gap, improve pension access for self-employed workers, and better support carers. prospect.org.uk/news/we-have...

“People are crying out for secure jobs & a voice at their workplace.” Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy on Sky News today spoke about the continuing crisis at 10 Downing St, the need for continuity of government and delivery of crucial reforms, such as the Employment Rights Act. Watch a clip:

Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy was a guest on Times Radio's Jane Garvey and Fi Glover Show this afternoon discussing the crisis around the Prime Minister, a possible change in the direction of the government and how working people may be affected. Listen to a clip of the interview:

We’ve added our name to this open letter, and stand in solidarity with workers at Covalen who are fearing for their jobs and livelihoods. ✊✍️ www.datacwu.ie/an-open-lett... If you work in tech and you’re worried about the future of your sector – join a union. prospect.org.uk/tech-workers/

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720 workers at Meta subcontractor Covalen might lose their jobs after the company announced mass layoffs. Now, Covalen workers, organised through @data-cwu.bsky.social, address Covalen, Meta, and the Irish Government directly in an open letter. Sign in support.

Our General Secretary marked International Workers' Memorial Day with the Health and Safety Executive today. We will continue the fight to protect people at work. Remember the dead, fight for the living.

It is time to have a serious conversation about EU membership. The Government is right to be resetting our relationship with Europe, but the case to consider EU membership is getting stronger. Read our General Secretary's article in Politics Home 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

It is time for a serious conversation about rejoining the EU

The current government's approach to rebuilding ties with Europe is welcome and beneficial. But this alone won't come close to reversing the damage...

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Prospect’s delegation at the @uni-europa.bsky.social ICTS conference in Copenhagen today had plenty to think about following the keynote speech from Osgoode Hall Law School's Valerio de Stefano on whether labour laws are keeping pace with technological change and AI (TLDR: probably not!) 1/4