Paris'Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, remained closed at 08:00 GMT on Wednesday, as its staff continued discussions on whether toextend a strikeover pay and working conditions that started on Monday.
The strike comes after a spectacular jewel heist in October, as well as recent infrastructure problems, including a water leak thatdamaged ancient books, which have exposed glaring security gaps and revealed the museum'sdeteriorating state.
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Unionshave saidthat staff at theLouvreare overworked and mismanaged, and they are calling for more hiring, pay increases and a redirection of spending.
Louvredirector Laurence des Cars, who has faced intense criticism since burglars in October made off with crown jewels worth 88 million, is due to answer questions from the French Senate on Wednesday afternoon.
The museum is routinely closed on Tuesdays.
(FRANCE 24 with Reuters)
Originally published on France24
