Louvre Shut: Staff Strike Over "Obstacle Course" Conditions

The world's most visited museum is closed. Staff at the Louvre in Paris began a three-day strike today, forcing the iconic institution to shut its doors. The action was called by major trade unions. They argue that managing the huge crowds of visitors has made working at the museum an "obstacle course." The unions are demanding urgent talks with management. They want a change in priorities to address staff concerns over working conditions. The strike is planned to last through Wednesday. It is unclear when the museum will reopen to the public.