05-01-2026 18:29 via artnews.com

Louvre Reopens After Delay, With Some Galleries Closed Amid Staff Strike

The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened to the public on Monday after a three-hour delay, though several areas remained closed as staff resumed strike action over pay, working conditions, and staffing levels.According to Reuters, museum workers met earlier in the day to decide whether to restart a rolling strike that began last month and was paused on December 19 ahead of the Christmas holiday. The renewed action follows ongoing disputes between unions and museum management.The Louvre, the worl
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