The National Symphony Orchestra has canceled its season-opening gala after the union representing its musicians went on strike.
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Read full article: ‘Do not become a victim’: Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office reminds people to be aware of phone scammersFILE - Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra Gianandrea Noseda conducts the orchestra during a rehearsal at Milan's La Scala theatre, Italy, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. – The National Symphony Orchestra canceled its season-opening gala after the union representing its musicians went on strike.
The DC Federation of Musicians, local 161-710 of the American Federation of Musicians, struck Friday following the Sept. 2 expiration of its collective bargaining agreement, the NSO and Kennedy Center said.The NSO season was to have started Saturday night at the Kennedy Center with music director Gianandrea Noseda conducting a program that included pianist Yunchan Lim.
Management said it offered a 13% wage increase as part of a four-year contract and an annual decrease of $1,000 in employee healthcare contributions. Management said the proposal would raise base salary from $159,000 to $180,593. The previous deal originally was a four-year contract through the 2022-23 season but during the pandemic was extended by one year.Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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