Area Musicians & Musical Artists in Tune with Solidarity

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Leaders of the Metro Council, Musicians Local 161-710 and the American Guild of Musical Artists met with members of Local 161-710 Monday night to discuss local solidarity. “It's important to recognize the interrelationships of all of area labor groups in building a mutually supportive network,” said Local 161-710 President Ed Malaga. Metro Council President Jos Williams agreed, noting that local labor support for campaigns by both unions in struggles with the Washington Ballet in recent years helped build local solidarity and win gains for dancers and musicians there. Plans are in the works for more work together this year by the Musicians, AGMA and the Council. - Photo: Ed Malaga, Local 161-710 members Craig Silberschlag & Pam Lassell, Jos Williams (Metro Council), Eleni Kallas (AGMA) and Local 161-710 member Andrew White; photo by Chris Garlock