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Workers demand more hiring and greater investment in maintenance, especially in video surveillance equipment, after a parliamentary inquiry revealed security flaws that allowed the theft of the French crown jewels. The strike affects thousands of tourists and could compromise end-of-year festivities.
Two months after the so-called “robbery of the century” at the Louvre, museum employees’ discontent with working conditions is growing. Therefore, a .
Thousands of tourists were in line, ready to enter the Louvre, this Monday morning, but, at the usual opening time, they received the bad news.
At a general meeting, the workers decided to go on strike, which could jeopardize the end of year festivities, as the strike is for an indefinite period.
More hiring and greater investment in the maintenance of the Louvre were the main demands made by employees, who protested outside the museum, which receives nine million visitors a year.
If two months ago four thieves stole French crown jewels in broad daylight, it was because security guards did not have enough televisions to monitor video surveillance images in real time. The conclusion is from a parliamentary inquiry known last week.
Therefore, employees of the largest museum in the world are calling for an end to the government’s budgetary austerity and demanding immediate investment, starting with security equipment. However, France faces a serious hole in its public accounts, which still needs to be resolved.
