In response to yesterday’s deadline from the Louisville Orchestra (LO) to its musicians regarding accepting individual terms for employment for the 2011/12 season which came with the caveat that failing to accept the terms via written agreement would be enough to replace them if so desired, the musicians organized a protest outside the LO’s offices…
Negotiations
Another Layer Of Legalese From Louisville
It seems that the Louisville Orchestra (LO) labor dispute has moved to a new level following a letter signed by LO Chief Executive Officer Robert Birman and addressed to each of the orchestra’s musicians (Hat Tip to Jon Silpayamanant). In a nutshell, the letter explains that unless the recipient returns a signed statement that they are willing to “participate in future Louisville Orchestra concerts and rehearsals” the organization will interpret such response as a “voluntary refusal to work.”…
If It Were Only That Easy
There’s a post by Seth Godin from 6/16/2011 (HT Bruce Hembd from Horn Matters) where he discusses the perils of negotiation brinkmanship amidst the current period of intense financial distress. Not only is it short and sweet but it sums up much of the root problems from some of the headline dominating labor relations disasters this season. At the same time, it demonstrates how the same approach was actually productive back in the day…
In Detroit, The Battle Is Over But What About The War?
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has reached a settlement but that shouldn’t be confused with conclusion. Even before the orchestra enjoyed a weekend reveling in a pair of free concerts back in Orchestra Hall, public statements from both sides indicate that although the strike is over, the war continues…
Why You Shouldn't Get Too Excited About Early Details From Detroit
I know, I know; we’ve all been wondering about the details from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) tentative agreement. But I’m here to rain on the parade a bit by saying that you will be better off by exercising a little patience and be at least a little bit afraid to rush in where angels fear to tread. Here’s a list of reasons why…