The details of negotiations between musicians and management are rarely made public regardless of what union is involved. It is frustrating to read vague reports, but to make details public during negotiations would make dealings difficult for those involved. The important point is that for the Detroit Symphony to remain a major orchestra, pay and working conditions must be competitive with other orchestras of similar caliber. The work of the musician's unions over the years have made it possible for Americans to enjoy some of the finest symphony orchestras in the world. I wish all the best for the musicians of the Detroit Symphony. Even though I have never heard a live concert by the DSO, their influence on musical culture in the US over the years has been significant.
CORdially, Luke Zyla, second horn West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Local 136 AF of M On Feb 11, 2011, at 5:40 PM, [email protected] wrote: > 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/lzyla%40suddenlink.net _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
