National Gallery security staff segregated like ‘second-class citizens’, curator claims
Summary
Security staff at London's National Gallery, most of whom are from ethnic minority backgrounds, are reportedly restricted to a basement break area with poor conditions, while other employees use a well-equipped "hub" with better facilities. The security workers' union says this segregation is unfair and may violate discrimination laws.Key Facts
- Most security staff at the National Gallery belong to ethnic minorities.
- Security guards are not allowed to use a bright, well-equipped break area called the "hub."
- Instead, the security staff must take breaks in a basement space with poor lighting, ventilation, and furniture.
- The "hub" is mainly used by the Gallery’s in-house staff, who are mostly white.
- The union PCS claims this treatment is discriminatory under the UK Equality Act 2010.
- Security staff cover multiple exhibition rooms, which some say could endanger the art collection.
- The National Gallery says the hub’s space limits prevent security staff from using it, but their breaks happen at different times to avoid overcrowding.
- The security workers are employed by an outside company called CIS Security.
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