An open letter from Southbank Centre employees says the organisation's redundancy plans will cause "irrevocable damage".
The letter says redundancies will disproportionately affect the lowest-paid employees, which includes a high proportion of disabled, Black, Asian and ethnic minority workers.
"We believe that the most precarious workers should not be penalised for historic financial negligence and mismanagement, and we demand that the Southbank Centre adheres to its anti-racism statement by actively protecting the diversity of its workforce."
The centre told The Art Newspaper that it had lost 60% of its income. A spokesperson said its management sympathised with staff members' concerns.
Published: 06-08-2020