The Philly Pops musicians' union is meeting virtually with Pops leadership Wednesday after voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary.
it will cease operations following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season. The last show is scheduled for June.At the time of the announcement, Chief Operating Officer Karen Corbin said, without question, COVID-19 played a major role in the decision.
But contract negotiations between the musicians' union, American Federation of Musicians, Local 77, and Pops management have been reportedly going on since August. "We have been trying to get Philly POPS management to negotiate contract commitments since August. It's been more than 90 days since we gave them our most recent proposal," said Ellen Trainer, President of AFM Local 77. "After decades of loyal service to the POPS, these musicians are the Philly POPS. They're one in the same. There was no reason to illegally hide the truth from us while we were in active contract negotiations.
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