National Symphony Orchestra strike ends after less than a day
Chris Garlock | Published on 9/30/2024
The musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra went on strike Friday morning, and reached an 18-
month labor agreement with the Kennedy Center by midafternoon. The brief strike, which threatened to disrupt the orchestra’s 94th season, followed a unanimous vote to authorize such an action reached by the musicians union – AFM 161-710 -- Sept. 20. The work stoppage, which lasted approximately four hours, had threatened the orchestra’s Season Opening Gala, scheduled for Saturday.
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