Louvre security staff declared a strike due to robbery: what happened.

The Louvre's security service refused to start work and demands the museum management to immediately report on measures to enhance security following the robbery. This was stated by the union leader SUD Sara Abdelhedi. The museum is temporarily closed to discuss the situation with staff, reports The New York Times.

Details of the robbery

According to inkorr.com: The incident occurred on the morning of October 19, when the criminals climbed the facade of the museum, broke the windows, and stole jewels from the Apollo gallery.

Representatives of the Louvre unions had warned about the critical state of security at the museum. CFDT union secretary Alexis Fritche pointed to an outdated video surveillance system and a lack of staff for evacuation. The security level has noticeably decreased due to the reduction in the number of Louvre security staff from 994 to 856 people.

Calls to action

The robbery has raised concerns among museum staff. Union representatives had previously pointed out deficiencies in the security system before the incident. They demand urgent measures to enhance security levels, as the reduction in staff may lead to new incidents of this nature.

This incident highlights the systemic problems faced by the Louvre, as the unions' warnings about the lack of security and resources went unheard. Now, the museum, which is one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world, finds itself in a situation that requires urgent response to restore visitor trust and protect invaluable art collections.