DETROIT (AP) - Two Michigan politicians have released a proposal to settle a strike that’s silenced the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
But the symphony said the plan released Thursday is not feasible. Musicians hailed the ideas as “a path to a fair resolution.”
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin and Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in a letter that the symphony and its musicians are “within striking distance of an agreement” to end the walkout that began Oct. 4.
The politicians said both sides should agree to a 3-year contract with total compensation of $36 million. They say that’s down from the previous contract’s $48 million but more than the $33 million to $34 million management proposed.
Board Chairman Stanley Frankel said the $36 million is “beyond what every consultant and our board have said is feasible.”
By Rand Paul
Obama acts as though we no longer have a Constitution
Independent voices from the TWT Communities
Born in 1930 in rural Missouri, Charles Vandegriffe, Sr., brings his time and place to the Communities.
The world impacts us. What happens in our towns, cities, states, country and on this planet makes a difference to us.
History doesn't have to be grim; there is a lot to be learned from the pages of time.
Benghazi: The anatomy of a scandal
13 Photos
Vietnam Memorial adds four names
18 Photos
Cinco de Mayo on the Mall
11 Photos
NRA kicks off annual convention
8 Photos
California wildfires wreak havoc
37 Photos
