Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Go on Strike as Contract Talks Remain Unresolved

Cleveland Orchestra strike begins as musicians and management race to reach deal before Europe tour

Musicians say they are prepared to negotiate around the clock in hopes of reaching an agreement before the orchestra leaves Monday for a three-week tour in Europe.

Cleveland Orchestra Members Go On Strike

Just as the Cleveland Orchestra kicked off Franz Welser-Möst’s last season, it has come to a halt. For the first time in a decade, orchestra members have gone on strike, as of midnight Friday morning. All unionized members and dozens of supporters ushered in support in a formal press conference on the steps of Severance […]

Cleveland Orchestra musicians go on strike as contract talks remain unresolved

A planned European tour hangs in the balance as musicians and management continue negotiations over pay and working conditions.

Cleveland Orchestra strike looms after stalled contract talks

CLEVELAND – Musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra will strike at midnight tonight after being unable to reach an agreement with management during negotiations that began in July.