The proposed cuts to the San Francisco Symphony Chorus were drastic, threatening to reduce compensation by 65% and choral programs by nearly half. This prompted a fierce response from the union members.
After a last-minute strike that forced the cancellation of Verdi's Requiem, the San Francisco Symphony Chorus successfully negotiated a tentative two-year agreement that provides a minimum compensation for singers.
The new collective bargaining agreement, effective retroactively to August, promises to maintain current pay rates through upcoming performance seasons, providing stability amid the Symphony's financial challenges.
Matthew Spivey, CEO of the San Francisco Symphony, expressed gratitude to donors, indicating the crucial role of community support in sustainable funding for musical programs.
Collection
[
|
...
]