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 Detroit Symphonu on strike
Author: JJAlbrecht 
Date:   2010-10-04 17:34

http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/ENT04/10040337/Trust-issues-at-root-of-DSO-strike-set-to-begin-today

The management rejected an offer of a 22% pay cut for musicians and is insisting on more than 30% and changes in work rules. Musicians are walking the picket line as of 9 am today.

Jeff

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 Re: Detroit Symphonu on strike
Author: Gregory Smith 2017
Date:   2010-10-04 19:45

http://www.adaptistration.com/2010/10/01/to-strike-or-not-to-strike/

An interesting analysis that may perhaps provide information unavailable elsewhere.

Gregory Smith

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 Re: Detroit Symphonu on strike
Author: Ralph Katz 
Date:   2010-10-05 02:04

There has to be more here than meets the eye.

Having lived in southeastern Michigan my entire life, I have seen lots of strikes, by students, teachers, musicians, auto workers, you name it. I have heard the operative words, read the signs, heard the press releases, watched the tensed faces, and found out later what really happened. Timelines constructed after-the-fact can be real eye-openers.

I would hope that the press here would track down statements from both sides and see if they hold water, but am typically skeptical. In another few months, lots of people will be surprised by what actually transpired.

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 Re: Detroit Symphonu on strike
Author: JAS 
Date:   2010-10-05 03:03

I hear the loss of pensions and health benefits are being discussed...that's an understandable concern, but the idea that talent follows money is a sad one.

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 Re: Detroit Symphonu on strike
Author: DougR 
Date:   2010-10-05 17:43

greg--thanks for the link to Adaptistration. What an interesting website! I've bookmarked it & look forward to reading more on it.

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