The Second City performers earn pay boost in new deal that averts strike

The Second City performers earn pay boost in new deal that averts strike

The Second City performers and stage managers have reached a new contract deal with New York private equity owners ZMC and will avoid a strike.Last week, Second City performers announced they could move to strike if negotiations between the Actors Equity Union and Second City management didn’t make progress. Lawyers finalized details of a contract deal Friday. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation.…

The Second City performers earn pay boost in new contract deal that averts strike

“The performers’ major concern was a wage increase. David Kolen, a senior business representative at Actors Equity Association, said the performers have taken a major step towards earning living wages with a five-year contract that will yield 35% increases that compound out to 40.5% ‘over the duration of the deal.’” – WBEZ (Chicago)