Vatican Museum Workers File Historic Class Action for Fair Treatment

In a groundbreaking legal move, 49 Vatican Museum employees challenge labor conditions, citing unfair practices and health risks.

The class action targets issues like forced salary returns post-COVID, and demands better working conditions.
Employees highlight the lack of social safety nets and unions, pushing for adherence to European human rights standards.
The dispute could escalate to the Vatican Court if initial conciliation fails, with potential wider implications for Vatican labor laws.
Museum staff, including attendants and custodians, allege poor management and exposure to overcrowded conditions.
The legal challenge underscores a clash between the Vatican's internal regulations and broader European labor practices.