Musicians of The New York City Ballet Orchestra Vote to Authorize Strike
The musicians of the New York City Ballet Orchestra, represented by the NYC musicians’ union (AFM Local 802), have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, as they continue to negotiate with ballet management for a fair contract. A strike authorization vote means that musicians may choose to strike if contract talks break down.
American Federation of Musicians Elects New International Leadership
The 102nd Convention of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada was held June 26 through June 29, 2023, at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The theme 'In Unity, There Is Strength' was reflected in the various discourse among the delegates and echoed by many guest speakers.