The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Pittsburgh Opera was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee, and congratulations on this 2-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Across-the-board increases of 3% in the first year 5% in the second year for Principals, 4.5% for Production Staff, 4% for all other Artists Up-front payment for soloists Paid sick leave for hourly and per-performance artists, including for missed performances (per-performance minimum or 25% of fee for principals, whichever is greater) Nine-hour day for Stage Managers, 11-hour turnaround time Reimbursement of up to... Read More -->