The New York Times – Music:
What was the second recent strike at a prestigious music institution had jeopardized a European tour. But “the musicians are packing their trunks,” one union rep said.
Category: Strikes
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Cleveland Orchestra Players Walk Out, Forcing Cancellation of Performances
The New York Times – Music:
The strike, which began early Friday, is the latest labor action to unsettle classical music at a time of financial turmoil and uncertainty.
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San Francisco Opera Reaches Deal With Orchestra, Ending Strike
The New York Times – Music:
Nearly a week after opening night was canceled while patrons were in their seats, the musicians agreed to a four-year contract. The deal still needs to be ratified.
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San Francisco Opera Cancels Opening Night After Musicians Strike
The New York Times – Music:
The labor action forced the opera to cancel as patrons were finding their seats, and threw the season of one of the nation’s premier companies into limbo.
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Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
The New York Times – Travel:
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
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Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.
The New York Times – Travel:
Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.
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Broadway Could Face a Strike This Fall. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Music:
The Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians are trying to negotiate new contracts, but workers are increasingly frustrated.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France
The New York Times – Travel:
The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.
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Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers
The New York Times – Travel:
The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.