Paris museum staff strike over job security
Briefly

On Tuesday, staff from about a dozen prominent Paris museums went on strike to demand better pay and job security, with many noting pay has not increased in 17 years. The striking workers, including guides, lecturers, and storytellers, argue that they face uncertain job stability with many working on temporary contracts. While the museums remained open, the strike impacted guided tours and activities. This action reflects increasing tension in the cultural sector, as similar strikes were reported at the Louvre and the Catacombs due to dissatisfaction with working conditions.
Guides, lecturers, and storytellers at Paris' museums protested for better pay and job security, citing stagnant wages over the past 17 years and temporary contracts.
The strike, involving prominent museums, highlights wider concerns in the Parisian cultural sector regarding precarious employment and the demands for fair compensation.
Read at The Local France
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