Louvre Museum closes as staff strike over working conditions, pay
Staff members, during a general assembly, voted unanimously to strike until Wednesday, when another meeting is scheduled. Tuesday coincides with the museum’s regular weekly closure.
Trade unions, including CGT, CFDT, and SUD, called the strike last week, criticizing management for neglecting urgent maintenance and creating a chaotic visitor experience.
Unions highlighted recent incidents, including a major leak in the Egyptian antiquities department that damaged around 400 books, alongside the October 19 theft in which thieves used a furniture lift to access the first floor and escape with historic royal jewels. Among the stolen items were an emerald and diamond necklace given by Napoleon Bonaparte to Marie-Louise and a diadem belonging to Empress Eugenie.
Separately, the museum announced in late November a ticket price increase for most non-EU visitors to €32 ($35), a 45% rise. In 2024, the Louvre hosted 8.7 million visitors, with nearly 70% coming from abroad.
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