MU Members at Welsh National Opera Renew Mandate for Industrial Action

MU members at WNO have voted to renew their mandate for industrial action.

Published: 15 January 2025 | 4:18 PM

A Welsh National Opera orchestra member holding a campaign placard at a demo. — The result of the ballot was 100% in favour of Action Short of a Strike and 72.41% in favour of full strike action. Image credit: Adam Gasson/PA Media Assignments

MU members at Welsh National Opera (WNO) have voted overwhelmingly to renew their mandate for industrial action in a ballot that closed on 15 January 2025.

The result of the ballot was 100% in favour of Action Short of a Strike and 72.41% in favour of full strike action, based on a turnout of 76.32%.

Members at WNO voted in favour of potential strike action in July 2024 and have been taking Action Short of Strike since September 2024.

Close to 14,000 people have signed a petition in support of their campaign.

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