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Discovery World Announces Staff Changes Due to COVID-19

 

By - Jun 22nd, 2020 03:15 pm
Discovery World. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.

Discovery World. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.

Milwaukee, WI: Due to financial impacts caused from COVID-19, Discovery World announces staff reductions affecting 55 employees across multiple departments in order to maintain museum operations. Members of Discovery World’s leadership team have also taken salary reductions effective today to preserve future resources.

“This has been an extremely challenging decision and one that that was made in order to sustain Discovery World’s future in these uncertain times,” said Bryan Wunar, Discovery World President & CEO.  “I am beyond thankful for the contributions each these individuals has made to Discovery World and their service to our mission.”

In addition to reductions in staff, members of Discovery World’s management will experience reduced compensation ranging from 3% to 10%, depending on salary grades. Wunar will also be taking a 15% wage reduction as a means of sharing the financial burden of the organization.

“For the past several months we have experienced the loss of revenue streams from admissions, membership, gift shop, parking, and events,” Wunar shared with Discovery World staff on Friday. “We have worked to reduce our expenses, while trying to retain our staff for as long as possible. In order to preserve finances and ensure we remain a viable organization, we have had to make decisions that will guide Discovery World’s future so we can safely and respectfully return to serving our community.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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