MSO, musicians reach labor deal that raises pay, expands schedule


The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and its musicians, represented by Local 8 of the American Federation of Musicians, have reached a four-year contract agreement that includes salary increases and an expansion of the concert schedule.

The new contract, in effect through the 2021-2022 season, allows for salary increases of 1.75 percent in the first year, a 3 percent bump in year three and a 3.5 percent increase in year four. Over the course of the contract, the base salary will increase to $70,722.96,…

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