Symphonic Shorts

On CBA'S

What's so good about having a collective bargaining agreement, anyway?  Well...have you ever...

• been told the gig was cancelled on 2 days' notice?
• been paid the wrong amount and couldn't get management to correct it?
• been told your services will not be needed in the future, with no explanation why?
• had to play 10 or more  services in one week with no additional compensation?
• found recording equipment running during a concert with no prior notice and no additional compensation?
• NOT had contributions made into the Pension Fund on your behalf?
• feel like a second-class citizen?

Scared of asking management a favor for fear of being labeled a "troublemaker?"  If you and your fellow musicians are worried about tenure, fair compensation, inadequate wages, frequent last-minute cancelled or rescheduled services, we can help your group bring these concerns to your management.  You have more influence as a collective entity than as individual members, and the Local can help organize that collective voice so it will be heard.

Already play in a CBA orchestra?  Union members can serve on audition and negotiating committees, ratify a new contract, etc.

Local 655 has collective bargaining agreements with the Florida Philharmonic and Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, and has other agreements with Florida Classical Orchestra and Key West Pops.