Louvre Workers Strike Over Conditions and Security After Heist, Citing Crisis
Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike, citing concerns about working conditions, a ticket price increase for non-European visitors, and security vulnerabilities. Unions highlighted the museum’s “crisis” stemming from insufficient resources and deteriorating conditions, exacerbated by the October theft of the Crown Jewels, which highlighted security shortcomings. The strike, starting next Monday, aims to address the museum’s antiquated facilities, staffing issues, and the need for improved building maintenance and security measures to protect the collections, visitors, and employees.
John Q. Hosedrinker