Deceptioncon robot costume - People's History Museum: The national museum of democracy

From Friday 29 November 2024 to Monday 24 March 2025
10.00am - 5.00pm Deceptioncon robot costume

FREE

The museum is free to visit, most visitors donate £10

Visit Deceptioncon, a robot costume made by GMB union members for their Black Friday 2023 strike action at Amazon’s BHX4 warehouse in Coventry.

This was one of several strikes in 2023 by Amazon workers demanding better working conditions and pay.

The robot costume was worn on the picket line by GMB member Stuart:
“The robot costume symbolises the feelings of the workers where they felt like they were being treated like robots. This led to the slogan of the campaign becoming ‘we are not robots’.”

GMB members were joined on the picket line by workers from trade unions in the USA, Italy, and Germany.

Explore the museum’s galleries to learn more about workers’ campaigns for union rights
Look out for some robot themed Family Friendly activities in the Playful Protest Space during the February 2025 half term holidays
Check out PHM’s shop onsite and online for strike related gifts, with all purchases made supporting the work of the museum

Suitable for all ages.

Installation | Deceptioncon robot costume