Vatican Museums Workers File Unprecedented Labor Complaint
The Facts
Employees at the Vatican Museums have launched a complaint over poor working conditions that could lead to legal action being taken against Pope Francis’ governorate.
A group of 49 workers says that labor conditions at the Vatican Museums “violate their dignity and do not respect the basic rights of any worker,” according to lawyer Laura Sgrò. The group claims that it has to work overtime hours at lower rates and are subjected to subpar health and safety provisions.
The Spin
For years the Vatican has ignored the complaints of workers, creating an environment that violates their dignity. Now they have no choice but to pursue unprecedented legal action against Pope Francis’ administration. The treatment of Vatican Museums employees contradicts Catholic teaching about social justice and respect for the dignity of workers. Hopefully, the Holy See will begin honoring workers’ rights and a lawsuit can be avoided.
Social justice and respect for labor rights are indispensable Catholic values that are at the heart of Pope Francis’ papacy. For many years, Francis and his close allies have consistently advocated for fair labor practices and against exploitative economic structures. The Holy See continues to fight for the dignity of all workers, and that includes the very employees who work in Vatican City.
