The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and the Chicago Symphony Chorus was approved by AGMA leadership on September 23, 2024, after being ratified by the shop. A joint release between AGMA and the Symphony was shared on October 9.
Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 4-year agreement!
CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Increase all amounts paid to or on behalf of AGMA Artists by 3% each year
- Associates now receive Premium Pay for Mandatory Rehearsals (previously only paid to Regular Choristers)
- Increase to the AGMA Delegate compensation to the same as a Section Leader
- Add Martin Luther King Jr. Day to the list of Holidays for which work is not permitted
- Add Juneteenth to the list of Other Holidays where the Company must make best efforts to avoid work on the day
- Full Season Substitutes will remain for three years with no requirement to audition unless a new Chorus Director is appointed
- Required paid training for all Professional Members which must be completed prior to attending rehearsals or performances unless the Professional Member has a certificate from a Chicago employer indicating that they have completed such training.
- Gender neutral attire for concerts permitted