# National Gallery security staff treated as 'second-class citizens,' curator says

A curator at London's National Gallery has publicly criticized working conditions for security staff, describing them as segregated and treated unfairly compared to other employees. The comments highlight ongoing concerns about inequality and treatment of lower-paid workers within major cultural institutions.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/aug/02/national-gallery-security-staff-segregated) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:10:17 GMT