National Coal Mining Museum (NCMM) has agreed a pay increase of up to 10.5% for around 100 staff, following five days of strike action, according to a workers union.
UNISON had previously accused the charity of misleading its members on its ability to offer a wage increase, saying the NCMM claimed it was subject to a pay cap imposed by the central government.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport then confirmed that the NCMM is “not formally subject to Cabinet Office pay guidance”.
UNISON said it had submitted a pay claim of £2,000 for each full-time member of staff, but they were offered less than half that.
Museum staff, including ex-miners, went on strike and were supported on the picket line by a visit from former National Union of Mineworkers president Arthur Scargill.
Further strike action has now been called off, after a revised pay offer of £1,650 plus a one-off cost of living payment of £350 was offered.
UNISON Wakefield district branch secretary Sam Greenwood said museum staff “took a stand” and have achieved a wage rise that goes some way towards helping them through the cost of living crisis.
“Thankfully now the museum and its employees can continue with their amazing work sharing the story of the region's substantial coal mining heritage for future generations to better understand and enjoy,” he added.
The NCMM executive team said: “The Museum can confirm that a flat rate increase of £1650 consolidated per full time equivalent employee or at least a 3% increase on salary whichever is the greater. Plus, a non-consolidated one-off cost of living payment of £350 to all staff has been agreed.”
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