BSO lockout update

Today is Day 12 of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Lockout. This morning’s picketing, from 7:30 to 10a (see Calendar), will be the last for the month. “We hope for a large turnout of not only our own members but many of our sisters and brothers from other unions in the area, many who have already turned out in support of us in big numbers,” said Mary Plaine, Secretary-Treasurer of the Musicians' Association of Metropolitan Baltimore, AFM Local 40-543. While the lockout continues, the BSO musicians did receive news yesterday that the BSO will continue the musicians’ medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverages through August, instead of discontinuing them on July 1. “The Baltimore Symphony Musicians appreciate the tremendous support of organized labor in our fight for a fair contract,” said Blaine. “Your efforts on our behalf have helped pressure the BSO to do the right thing by its employees.” Stay tuned for updates on picketing in July. photo: Bredhoff & Kaiser interns on the BSO line

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