Month: August 2004

THE SKY IS FALLING!!!

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No, this isn’t just another doom and gloom "the sky is falling" article, sorry to sucker you in with the headline.  Instead, I want to take some time to look at the term "crisis" and create some perspective. "Crisis" is word that’s being thrown around right now in this industry. As a result, there’s a great deal of debate regarding what exactly constitutes as a crisis.  Personally, I think the real …

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The Negotiation Process: How It Works

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The first step at better understanding how your local orchestra functions as an organization is to understand the basic principles behind the document that deals with nearly every facet of its operations: the CBA, or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Every major orchestra in America, regardless of union affiliation, has some form of a contract that exists as a result of collective bargaining. This contract governs all issues related to musician compensation, benefits, …

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