Thousands of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris were stuck in hours-long lines outside the institution yesterday, June 16, when the museum shuttered for part of the day due to an unplanned staff strike. The spontaneous work stoppage, which involved gallery attendants and reception and security workers, focused on claims of poor working conditions exacerbated by overcrowding and a staff shortage. The wildcat strike came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced earlier this year that the Louvre will undergo a major decade-long upgrade that would address a slew of problems including water leaks, deteriorating infrastructure, and worsening crowd congestion that have long plagued the museum. Read the full story by mayapontone at the link in bio. . . . Photo Valentina Di Liscia/Hyperallergic #Louvre #Strike #Workers #Union #Paris