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Negotiations

Applying Some Perspective In St. Louis

Tue, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
In a recent article published in the 03/05/05 edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the article’s author, Sarah Bryan Miller, challenges one of the basic concepts which have successfully driven the increased artistic and financial accomplishment of orchestras since the early 1960’s.  The concept of having musicians set financial goals for the organization via contract
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An Inside Look At The SLSO Mediated Negotiations

Mon, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
Update: In the spirit of equal-time, the St. Louis Symphony management have been offered multiple opportunities to express their interpretations of the recent mediated negations, to expand on their positions, and to respond to statements made by the SLSO musician’s representative.  As of 2/23/05 they have respectfully declined that opportunity although the offer continues to
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Contributing To A Solution In St. Louis

Wed, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
Even though the negotiation impasse between the managers and musicians of the St. Louis Symphony has cancelled concerts since the beginning of January, supporters can still make a difference in helping the situation from deteriorating any further. Donating to maintain healthy musiciansFor the musicians, the most urgent need is to be able to maintain their
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Breaking News – Mediation In St. Louis

Tue, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
It seems that some positive progress is underway in St. Louis as both sides have agreed to utilize the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) in order to find a solution to their negotiation impasse.  According to SLSO Director of Communications, Jeff Trammell, the SLSO management has agreed to use the services of the FMCS. 
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Reader Response: They Should Get Their Money Back

Fri, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration reader Brad in New Jersey took the time to send in an intriguing observation and offer a suggestion regarding the Axelrod Instruments purchased by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. “My wife and I maintain a large collection of wines and once we discovered that a few cases of what we thought were a particular
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