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Are Louvre workers still on strike?

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Louvre workers continue their strike, resulting in partial museum closures. Employees protest against understaffing and management decisions, demanding more hires and better working conditions. The Culture Ministry has offered measures, but unions seek stronger guarantees. Limited visitor access has been restored, but the strike persists.

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Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues

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  • Louvre staff extend strike, causing partial museum closure
  • Unions demand more hires, better management, and price equality 12s
  • Culture Ministry's measures seen as insufficient by unions 56s
  • Museum was fully closed earlier, leaving visitors outside 1m 7s
  • Partial reopening allows visitors limited access to the museum 1m 17s

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3 hours ago
Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues

The Louvre Museum will remain partially closed as employees voted to extend their strike over untenable working conditions, including understaffing and management decisions.

Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues
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Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues

On Wednesday, visitors were allowed to enter the Louvre but were restricted to a limited route within the building, indicating the strike is ongoing.

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