Being an outsider (non-union non-contracted musician) I can tell you that most people in my shoes (but those who don't play anything) never will understand contract disagreements like this and when this happens will almost always look down on the orchestra (including the musicians). The same can be said for the writers strike that happened a few years ago and the few union disputes that have happened in the steel and auto industry. Most people didn't care and were more upset over the loss of their favorite shows or not being able to get that new car they wanted. Unless articles like these detail why the musicians went on strike or what was so bad - the public will still remain clueless. Most people don't have a pension, so the loss of one won't gain much sympathy, and 'rules governing tenure and dismissal' are pretty vague. I'd like to know more about what went on. -William In a message dated 2/11/2011 5:24:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Here's a link to an article dated Feb. 9, 2011, about the Detroit Symphony's (apparently continuing) contract problems: http://www.freep.com/article/201102091240/ENT04/110209052 I'll refrain from comment, though it's hard to do so. Howard Sanner [email protected] _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/valkhorn%40aol.com _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
