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The Philadelphia Orchestra's home, Verizon Hall, will be renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black opera singer Marian Anderson, who broke racial barriers in the arts and civil rights. This renaming comes as a recognition of a $25 million gift in her honor, aiming to inspire everyone with the idea that the arts are a transformative force for good and to show that everyone is welcome.
Garces Trading Co. at the Kimmel Center has closed after a year, with the future of Volvér, another Jose Garces restaurant, appearing uncertain. The closure was described as a mutual decision due to financial burdens, and there are hopes for a new cafe to open by summer. The bar in the lobby will remain open, and the fate of Volvér is expected to be decided by the end of the Kimmel’s 2023-24 season. Garces Trading's other location at the Cira Centre is unaffected, and the closure has left a void in the Kimmel lobby, which previously aimed to invite the city in with the addition of the cafe.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and the union representing its musicians have reached a new three-year contract, ending months of negotiations. The contract includes salary increases of nearly 16 percent over three years, addressing the musicians' concerns about being underpaid compared to other ensembles. The agreement also includes pay raises for substitutes and a requirement for the orchestra to hire more musicians each year to fill vacancies. This is the first contract negotiated by the orchestra since the pandemic, which caused significant financial strain. The musicians' union hailed the deal as a victory for the orchestra and its world-class musicians.
Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association have ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement that includes a 15.8% increase in minimum salaries. The agreement, which covers September 2023 to September 2026, includes salary increases of 6% in the first year, 4.5% in the second year, and 4.5% in the third year. The deal also requires management to increase the number of musicians hired each year and ensures payment for substitute and extra musicians if their engagements are canceled with less than two weeks' notice. The contract eliminates a lower rate of overtime for playing movies and provides two days of rest after most Sunday concerts.
Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra have authorized a strike if negotiations fail to reach a new agreement to replace the current four-year deal set to expire on September 10. The American Federation of Musicians' Local 77 announced that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization, citing the need for compensation and benefits agreements as well as the filling of 15 vacant positions. The orchestra's management expressed disappointment and stated their commitment to negotiating a fiscally responsible agreement. The orchestra recently completed its summer residency in Upstate New York and is scheduled to open its 2023-24 season in September.
Musicians with the Philadelphia Orchestra have authorized a strike if ongoing negotiations with management for a new collective bargaining agreement fail. The musicians' union claims that management has not addressed their proposals for comparable compensation, improved retirement benefits, fair pay for freelance musicians, and other protections. The union cited concerns over economics, stating that Philadelphia Orchestra musicians receive less compensation and weaker retirement benefits compared to musicians in other premier American orchestras. The current collective bargaining agreement expires on September 10. The orchestra's management expressed disappointment in the union's decision and stated their commitment to negotiating a fiscally responsible agreement.
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra have voted to authorize a strike if negotiations for a new contract and better pay do not progress. The musicians are seeking wage increases to bring their pay in line with other orchestras, improved retirement benefits, pay parity for substitute musicians, and the filling of vacant positions. The strike authorization, supported by 95% of the members who voted, does not guarantee a strike but serves as a necessary step. The orchestra's current contract expires on September 10, and negotiations are scheduled to continue in early September.