Verbatim: Fort Wayne Philharmonic reaches agreement with musicians
The Journal Gazette
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic issued this news release today:
Fort Wayne, IN (May 24, 2021) Music of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will return to the stage this summer and next season following ratification on Sunday night of a new contract agreement between the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Local 58, Fort Wayne Musicians Association.
The contract begins with 7 weeks of work for summer 2021, followed by a 28-week 2021-2022 Season. The agreement maintains the number of core musicians and per service musicians. Wage rates remain unchanged, with employer provided healthcare paid at 99% through August 31. On September 1 that rate will revert to the 70% figure historically provided to the musicians. In addition, one-time furlough offset payments of $4,000 and $2,000 for full-time and per service musicians, respectively, will be made immediately.
Briefs
Musicians labor charge dismissed
The National Labor Relations Board has dismissed an unfair labor practice charge filed against the Fort Wayne Philharmonic by the American Federation of Musicians Local 58 and Fort Wayne Musicians Association.
Philharmonic musicians will appeal the dismissal of this charge, a statement from the Philharmonic Players Association said Tuesday.
The charge alleged the Philharmonic management violated federal law by furloughing musicians in August. The labor relations board dismissed the charge Friday.
Bass Road project wins county praise
The Allen County commissioners received the 2020 Indiana Association of County Commissioners Achievement Award for Outstanding Team Effort.
The commissioners were recognized for completing the first two phases of the Bass Road Corridor project over a 10-year period.