Santa Rosa Symphony ratifies new 5-year collective bargaining agreement with musicians' union

The Santa Rosa Symphony Board of Directors has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the Musicians Union Local 6 of the American Federation of Musicians. The new agreement covers a period of five years, up to June 30, 2024. It was ratified by the Musicians Union on October 21 and the Symphony's Board of Directors on October 22. The new contract calls for increases ranging from 2-3% annually in the base scale for rehearsals and concerts, and increases in minimum guaranteed number of services, pension and other areas of musician compensation.

"I deeply appreciated that our negotiations with the Union leadership were collaborative, professional and respectful, resulting in a five-year contract that will benefit both our musicians and the organization overall," said Symphony President & CEO Alan Silow.

"Beginning my first full season here, I am delighted that we have a contract settled for another five years, allowing us to focus solely on creating great music that matters for our audiences,” said Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong.