In Tuesday’s (4/28) Pioneer Press (Minneapolis), Ross Raihala writes, “The Minnesota Orchestra’s governing body and its musicians have approved a new two-year collective bargaining agreement five months in advance of the current contract’s expiration date. The new deal, which is effective from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2028, was separately ratified by both the board of directors and the musicians, who are members of the Twin Cities Musicians’ Union. The terms call for a 2.5 percent increase in musicians’ weekly salary scale in each year of the contract and temporary changes in hiring practices in order to reduce costs by up to $2 million over two years. ‘We are thankful we were jointly able to reach a result that prioritizes the Minnesota Orchestra’s artistry in our community and industry, while also helping to right the organization’s finances,’ said Timothy Zavadil, clarinetist and bass clarinetist representing the musicians’ negotiating committee, in a news release. ‘We have great confidence in (president and CEO) Isaac Thompson and our board leadership and we look forward to building on these relationships toward a bright artistic future.’ ”
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