Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles, United States

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The largest art museum in the western United States, featuring a vast collection of artworks from various cultures and time periods. It offers exhibitions, educational programs, and a rich array of artistic treasures, making it a cultural hub for the Los Angeles community.

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-19.94

0.02% April 18

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LACMA Pandemic Layoffs Amid $750M Rebuilding Plan

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, LACMA laid off a small group of workers even as it advanced a $750-million rebuilding project. This decision, highlighted in the Museums Moving Forward report, underscores a prioritization of large-scale capital investment over the security and welfare of its employees.

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LACMA Pandemic Layoffs Amid $750M Rebuilding Plan
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During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, LACMA laid off a small group of workers even as it advanced a $750-million rebuilding project. This decision, highlighted in the Museums Moving Forward report, underscores a prioritization of large-scale capital investment over the security and welfare of its employees.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The layoffs during the pandemic reflect a disregard for worker security and fair labor practices. By reducing its workforce at a critical time while simultaneously investing heavily in capital projects, LACMA prioritizes structural prestige over employee welfare, a decision that undermines labor rights and contributes to broader worker precarity.

A Museums Moving Forward report shows arts workers struggling - Los Angeles Times
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Economic and Structural Influence

April 3

The decision to pursue a $750-million rebuilding plan in the wake of crisis underscores an economic and structural prioritization that overlooks the needs of frontline employees. This allocation of resources represents a structural imbalance, favoring large capital investments over sustainable labor support, thereby exacerbating worker inequality.

A Museums Moving Forward report shows arts workers struggling - Los Angeles Times