Charity workers at the RSA are going out on a historic strike – and they need your help!
IWGB members at the Royal Society of Arts are going out on strike for the first time in the organisation's 270-year history.
As the cost of living crisis has hit workers hard, staff at the RSA have been offered a paltry 2.5% on average wage increase – well below inflation, and a real-terms pay cut.
After months of negotiations, RSA management have refused to move beyond their original offer of a £1000 increase. This is completely inadequate, especially for junior staffers, whose salaries are lower than they were three years ago by 14% – without counting inflation.
The members’ pay proposal will cost just 3% of the RSA’s current unrestricted reserves of £9 million.
RSA CEO and government advisor Andy Haldane has waged a hostile crusade against the union and presided over catastrophic levels of staff turnover.
RSA workers are determined to fight for a just pay rise and for an end to the exploitation that is all too common in the charitable sector.
As their budgets are continuously squeezed, striking workers are taking a hit – let’s show them they are not doing this alone.
The money we raise will go into a Strike Hardship Fund to provide financial support to those RSA members who are disproportionately affected by loss of income due to strike action. It will help ensure they can stand firm – and win!
It may also be used for materials, equipment and other campaign expenses to build a strong and vibrant strike.
Any funds that aren't used as part of this campaign will be transferred to the IWGB Charity Workers Branch fighting fund for future campaigns and organising.
