The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Lyric Opera of Chicago was approved by AGMA leadership on September 26, after being ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee for all their work on this 5-year agreement! CONTRACT DETAILS WEEKLY, HOURLY, AND PER PERFORMANCE INCREASES: All Artists receive the same dollar increase each year. Increases over 5 years are between 12% and 50% depending on classificationPrincipal Artists receive 20% of their per performance fees upon arrivalDirectors, Associate Directors and Choreographers receive all per diem upon arrivalAll payments will be made electronicallyLyric Opera will cover all wire transfer fees to overseas bank accounts All Artists e... Read More -->