Around four dozen employees and union members protested outside the Brooklyn Museum on Tuesday as the iconic arts institution grapples with a $10 million deficit and plans to lay off workers.
The layoffs were supposed to happen on Feb. 7, but now the unions and museum are actively negotiating for the next 30 days, according to ABC 7 Eyewitness News.
The museum said the wages make up about 70% of their operating budget and about 50 workers will be laid off. The museum also said senior leadership will take 10% to 20% percent pay cuts and the museum will cut back on some exhibitions.
According to the unions that represent some of the employees, the layoffs will impact a wide range of jobs including clerical workers, educators, guards and curators, the station reported.
Employees said they rallied Tuesday night because of an invite-only dinner held at the museum celebrating the 200th anniversary.
