The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) was approved by AGMA leadership on July 22, 2024, after being ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee, and congratulations on this 5-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS: COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Five-year agreement with annual increases of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, and 4% 1% increase in Retirement Fund contributions in year 1 Reinstatement of the overtime increment at equivalent rates for overlapping weeks for ASM and the Resident AD Clarification that the 51-hour trigger for overtime includes scheduled rehearsal time plus 30 minutes of set up time and 30 minutes of report time per day Actual mileage an... Read More -->
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San Francisco Symphony Chorus and Community Allies Leaflet Patrons at La La Land in Concert, Urging Action Against Proposed Budget Cuts
On August 3 and 4, members of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus leafleted the patrons before performances of La La Land in Concert. This wouldn't have been possible without support from community allies and the union members of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, AFM Local 6. The Choristers spoke with patrons about the proposed 80% budget cuts to the Chorus and urged them to reach out to management. The singers emphasized the crucial need for working musicians to earn a living in San Francisco to ensure the Bay Area stays a vibrant hub for artists. AGMA Counsel Ivy Yan, non-AGMA Choristers Julia Hall and Julia Vetter, and AGMA Governor/San Francisco Area Committee Chair Sally Mouzon smile in front of Davies Symphony Hall after a suc... Read More -->
Send a Letter: Let DBDT Leadership Know that You Support the Dancers
Get Started Sent on Behalf of the Dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre We, the dedicated dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT), unanimously voted on May 29 to form a union with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Since then, DBDT’s leadership has made several unusual and aggressive decisions, including terminating a veteran, beloved dancer and stripping away our second income stream by not letting us teach at the DBDT Academy. These actions appear to be retaliatory, punishing us for seeking a real voice in our working lives. We detailed our experiences in a public statement on July 24, and you can read it here. In addition to being offensive, hurtful, and damaging to the Company, we believe leadership’... Read More -->