The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and the Sarasota Ballet was approved by AGMA leadership on April 28, 2025, after being ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this three-year agreement!
CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS:
Wage Increases:
Principal; Jr./Character Principals:
Year 1: 4%
Year 2: 4%
Year 3: 3%
First Soloist; Soloist:
Year 1: 10%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 3%
Coryphée, Corps, Apprentice:
Year 1: 15%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 4%
Other Benefits:
- Increased per diem
- Introduction of Seniority
- Year-round/continuous health insurance coverage for Artists who are reengaged for the subsequent season or for tour
- Increased Sick Leave/PTO, including increased leave allocation available toward PTO for non-reengaged Artists for the purpose of auditioning
- Introduction of Exit Pay
- Reduction of number of Rehearsal Weeks with six days of rehearsal
- Increase in the number of employer-provided Physical Therapy hours
- Disability Insurance provided for by the employer
- Improved Parental Leave language, with increased pay for modified/administrative duties. Disability coverage available to pregnant Artists. Increased leave for non-pregnant parents
- Introduction of “Extraordinary Feat” (i.e., Hazard Pay)
- Increased number of Holidays
- Improved language for Artists’ working conditions: make-up, inclement weather policy, working temperature, etc.