Museum Workers Search for Clarity on Payments After Institutions Shutter Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Yesterday evening, the Whitney Museum in New York joined dozens of cultural institutions around the country in shutting its doors because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. But the decision came as a surprise to the organization’s part-time workers, many of whom did not receive notice until the decision was made public around 7:30 p.m.
“There has been no clarity on payment,” said one gallery attendant, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. “There have bee