Broadway Musicians Threaten Immediate Strike Amid Contract Deadlock
TL;DR
Broadway musicians union Local 802 AFM has threatened to strike on October 23 if they do not reach a new contract with the Broadway League, citing issues like wages, healthcare, and job security, which could lead to many shows going dark. The union has authorized a strike with 98% approval, and negotiations are scheduled to continue with potential for broader impact if actors' union also strikes in solidarity.
- Broadway Musicians Intend to 'Strike Immediately' If No Deal Is Reached Playbill
- List of shows impacted by Broadway strike as musicians announce intent to 'strike immediately' ABC7 New York
- Broadway Musicians Vow To Strike If Contract Doesn’t Come Wednesday Deadline
- Broadway Actors Reach Deal, but Musicians Still Threaten Strike The New York Times
- Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theaters ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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