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Coal Museum Strike Extended: Workers Demand Higher Pay

1/12/2026

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The National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield has extended the strike to June 26 after about 40 workers voted to extend it, with 92% supporting continued action for higher pay.
The strike began on August 20, while Unison says museum management has not presented an acceptable offer.
The museum says it has negotiated constructively and made several proposals, which the union rejected.
Underground tours have been halted, impacting operations.

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The National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield has extended the strike to June 26 after about 40 workers voted to extend it, with 92% supporting continued action for higher pay.
The strike began on August 20, while Unison says museum management has not presented an acceptable offer.
The museum says it has negotiated constructively and made several proposals, which the union rejected.
Underground tours have been halted, impacting operations.