A Difference Of Opinions In San Francisco
Tue, Apr 4, 2013
by Drew McManus
Following up on yesterday’s post about the assertions made in a San Francisco Symphony (SFS) musicians’ statement that the SFS attribute their decision to go on strike due, in part, to ineptitude on the part of the board’s negotiation team. I contacted SFS Director of Communications, Oliver Theil, to see if the SFS had any
Ratified But Unresolved In San Fran?
Mon, Apr 4, 2013
by Drew McManus
Over the weekend, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (SFS) and its musicians finally wrapped up the contentious labor dispute that led to a strike and tour cancellation. Details of the agreement have been trickling out in edited press release format but any meaningful analysis won’t be possible until the complete agreement is made public. Nonetheless,
Still Advising Wait And See For St. Paul
Fri, Apr 4, 2013
by Drew McManus
Given the news reports over the past few days, it is certainly understandable that one might think the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s (SPCO) extended work stoppage came to an end. Unfortunately, that’s not the case and given some of the outstanding variables involved, there is still room for the potential deal to dissolve. Although most
Custom App Icon Giveaway!
Thu, Apr 4, 2013
by Drew McManus
As promised at the end of Simple Tips For Increasing Web Traffic From Mobile Devices Part 1, it’s time to give away some super cool custom designed app icons. And this time around, ten early birds get the worm as the giveaway will be first come, first serve. The Giveaway Ten nonprofit performing arts orgs
I Don’t Think That Word Means What You Think It Means
Wed, Apr 4, 2013
by Drew McManus
The word deadline gets tossed around a lot during contract negotiations and yes, a certain degree of brinkmanship is expected when things are dark but it really is time for stakeholders to being demonstrating a higher degree of respect for one another by honoring a deadline. Case in point, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO)
