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, have been negotiating with the Kennedy Center since May on a plan to increase wages over the next four years. The Kennedy Centerrepresenting the musicians, the Orchestra remains ready to play if they can reach an agreement with their employers before the event.
After authorizing the strike on Monday, the Orchestra agreed to play three sold-out Sara Bareilles shows this week. While attempting toabout the labor dispute to patrons on Tuesday evening, the musicians say they were confronted by security and threatened with police intervention. The union has since filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the National Labor Board. The Orchestra walked out the morning after the last Bareilles concert, taking their music to the picket line.
The NSO musicians are still campaigning for an increase of 6.25% annually, which they say will bring their pay level to the industry standard for major orchestras as well as recoup lost wages voluntarily given up during the pandemic.to the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert can either donate their tickets back to the Kennedy Center, exchange the tickets for another event, keep the balance on their account, or receive a full refund.
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