Daily News | Yannick joins the contract-seeking Philadelphia Orchestra musicians in a sea of blue solidarity
Orchestra music directors usually don’t get involved in labor negotiations or make public comments on such disputes, but Nézet-Séguin, who tends to shy away from controversy, wore the same Local 77 shirt as his musicians during the performance. So did soloist Bruce Liu, who is also not a union member.
The musicians, whose contract expires September 10, say they are seeking comparable compensation with other premier American orchestras. Although they are in the top tier of those orchestras, they say they are last among the nation’s premier symphony orchestras economically. They want improved retirement benefits, better pay for freelance musicians who play in the orchestra on an as-needed basis, filling of the 15 vacant positions, and improved leave and scheduling protections.“Philadelphia has one of the greatest orchestras in the world and there is no question that they will continue to be fairly compensated,” said Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center spokeswoman Ashley Berke.
Dara Morales, orchestra violinist and member of the union’s negotiating committee, said the current pay and labor conditions is losing the orchestra talent. “Becoming a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra was the highest prize for symphony musicians for decades,” Morales said. “But now people who want to be treated and compensated fairly no longer jump to play in the Philadelphia Orchestra. They go elsewhere.”
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