Tate to reduce 40 roles, or 7 percent of the workforce

The TATE Museum network will give up its working power, as institutions and exhibitions worldwide seek to reduce costs amid long -term financial recession expectations.

the Financial times Reports indicate that about 40 of the roles, or 7 percent of its employees, are expected to be eliminated by voluntary departure and freezing of employment. In a statement to Financial timesA TATE spokesman said the decision “will remove the deficit that many museums like TATE since the epidemic.”

“The changes that were put in place ensure that Tate can continue to provide leading programs, build and participate in our group with the widest possible year, and inspire future generations of creative talents,” the statement continued.

Four Museums – Tate Britain, TATE MODERN, Tate LivePool, and TATE ST IVES – represented in the network; It spreads throughout London, Liverpool and Cornwall. Several donation collection projects work this year across the group, including the great expansion of Tate LivePool. In ST IVES, adding new to the institution, TATE restores Palais De Danse, a second -class historic building that was previously the Barbara Hibmorth studio.

Maria El -Balo, director of Tate and head of the National Museum Directors Council, said in a statement to Financial times This administration has carefully simplified our workforce through volunteer means “and prioritized the care for revenue flows.

The main American museums have also moved to reduce their operations. The Guggenheim Museum in New York began in late February to reject 20 employees across the Foundation, or 7 percent of its working power, noting the continuous challenge of returning to financial stability in the post -trusteeship years. Just a few days ago, the Brooklyn Museum made movements to eliminate 20 employees, including 14 union workers, a decision that incited anger and legal challenge from the group representative, local car workers 2110 United.