Musicians with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra have announced a strike. The strike will affect the company's opening night, scheduled for September 12. A contract expiration on July 31 preceded the strike announcement, following months of negotiations.
Management's proposals during negotiations included a significant pay reduction. Initially, a 26% pay cut was proposed, though this was later reduced.
Further details about the strike and negotiations are available from the source, including the musicians' and management's positions. The strike announcement was made on a Saturday.
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