Klarinet Archive - Posting 000696.txt from 1996/04

From: George Landis <gel@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Unions
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 12:58:02 -0400

>Since this is not a political forum, I suggest we bring the conversation
>back to clarinet.
>
>As I've said before, we should not discuss religion, politics or the Great
>Pumpkin.
>
>Steve.
>
>Steve Prescott
>Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
>Indiana State University
>mipresc@-----.edu

To the extent that political decisions effect the ability of clarinet
players to make a living, or effects the number of players who are able to
make a living, a discussion of recent political trends and their impact on
unionism is, I feel, just as important as many of the other subjects
covered in this list.

Musicians should be prepared to deal with these issues. I guarantee that
the management/owners of the organizations who pay for professional players
aren't reluctant to discuss politics or anything else that pertains to
their livelihood.

Regards.