Grand Rapids Ratifies Five Year Agreement, Here Are The Details You Need To Know
After an official ratification process, the Grand Rapids Symphony’s (GRS) tentative five season long collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is now a done deal. The GRS and musicians issued statements on 4/5/2016 announcing the new five-year deal, which be implemented retroactively for the current 2015/16 season. Among the numerous details, one in particular worth pointing out is the establishment of substitute musician parity. But before we jump into that item, let’s take …