The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) jointly announce the first collective bargaining agreement between the Union and DMMO. The CBA covers stage management staff. Effective May 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025, the contract, which covers the next three seasons, was recently approved by AGMA leadership after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. A side letter covering the position of Production Stage Manager was also approved. DMMO and the AGMA DMMO Negotiating Committee, representing their fellow staging staff members, came to a mutually beneficial contract. “AGMA is thrilled to have reached an agreement with DMMO. After negotiating productively and in good faith with DMMO... Read More -->