Labor Relations
Breaking News: JAX Government Weighs In On Lockout
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
After weeks of conspicuous silence, the local Jacksonville government has weighed in on the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout via an emergency resolution…
Nutcracker Refunds and More Cancellations In Jacksonville
Fri, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Following the Jacksonville Symphony Association’s (JSA) decision to provide recorded music for all First Coast Nutcracker performances, the organization has confirmed that they are offering refunds to ticket holders who are displeased over the decision. However, the issue of whether or not the JSA will adjust their fee or if the First Coast Nutcracker will
Impending Health Care Coverage Cancellation In Jacksonville
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
In a letter from the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) musicians, the JSA will cancel musician health care coverage after December 31, 2007 unless an agreement between the two parties is reached beforehand…
Point-Counterpoint In Jacksonville
Tue, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
As the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout continues, both sides have started to release more information about their respective positions. Initially, the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) published a document at their website which presents their positions and a few days later, the musicians published a response at their website…
Breaking News: JSO Musicians File Unfair Labor Practice
Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
According to a press release issued by the Musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, they have filed an unfair labor practice with the National Labor Relations Board against the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA). The charge claims that the JSA unlawfully locked the musicians out…
