Chicago Symphony musicians go on strike | Inquirer Entertainment

Chicago Symphony musicians go on strike

/ 11:40 AM September 23, 2012

CHICAGO – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association said orchestra musicians have gone on strike after rejecting proposals for a three-year contract.

The organization said the contract would have provided musicians with a minimum base weekly salary of $2,795 in the first year, $2,835 in the second and $2,910 in the third.

The previous weekly base minimum salary is $2,785.

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Orchestra Association President Deborah Rutter said the organization was “committed to reaching a fair agreement” and regrets any inconvenience the strike causes patrons.

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She said musicians rejected the organization’s final offer Saturday.

Officials with the Chicago Federation of Musicians, which represents the musicians, did not immediately return a phone call for comment Saturday night.

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A Saturday night performance was canceled.

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