The opening of France’s Louvre Museum in Paris was delayed until 0900 GMT on Monday as staff held a meeting to decide whether to resume a strike over pay and working conditions, museum employees said.

Workers had voted on December 19 to suspend the strike until January 5 while discussions continued.

Strike due to wider troubles at the Louvre

The labour dispute at the world’s most-visited museum has unfolded against a backdrop of deeper problems that have heightened staff frustration. Workers have protested chronic understaffing, deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate maintenance, saying these problems have affected both security and visitor experience. A jewel heist in October and incidents such as a damaging water leak have added to concerns about safety and oversight at the institution.



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Union demands and ongoing talks

Unions representing museum employees have been pushing for more hiring, higher pay and changes in how resources are allocated within the Louvre.

The Louvre normally welcomes millions of visitors annually, but intermittent closures and delayed openings linked to the labour dispute have affected both tourists and operations.