The 8/15/2012 edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution published an article by Howard Pousner that reports on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) labor negotiations. Of particular interest is a quote from ASO president Stanley Romanstein who denied threatening musicians with a lockout and instead outlined three possible scenarios if both sides fail to reach an agreement by the contract’s expiration date.
Negotiations
Understanding The Difference Between A Strike And A Lockout
Whenever labor disputes reach a breaking point, one of the most commonly misunderstood concepts is the difference between a strike and a lockout. The distinction is the first, crucial step in understanding the nature of the dispute. The Basics In the realm of labor law, strikes and lockouts are types of work stoppages. Strikes are initiated by the employees and is when the workers cease work during a labor dispute. Lockouts …
Is August 25 Atlanta’s Line In The Sand?
In a 8/9/2012 letter from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players Association (ASOPA) Committee on behalf of all Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) musicians addressed to the ASO Board of Directors, the ASOPA assert that the Woodruff Arts Center (WAC) and ASO executives “have announced that if we do not agree to their demands before August 25, they will lock out the Orchestra and cancel our healthand [sic] dental insurance.”
Is August 25 Atlanta's Line In The Sand?
In a 8/9/2012 letter from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players Association (ASOPA) Committee on behalf of all Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) musicians addressed to the ASO Board of Directors, the ASOPA assert that the Woodruff Arts Center (WAC) and ASO executives “have announced that if we do not agree to their demands before August 25, they will lock out the Orchestra and cancel our healthand [sic] dental insurance.”
War Drums In Atlanta
According to an article by Howard Pousner in the 8/8/12 edition of Access Atlanta, it looks like the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) may join the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in the latest round of labor trouble. Pousner’s article does an excellent job at providing a detailed overview of the ASO’s recent financial history as well as some of the key points of conflict in the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.