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Negotiations continue between the Fort Wayne Philharmonic management and musicians as the strike moves towards it's second month.
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Management had referred to the offer as its "best and final," but musicians say there's still issues on the table.
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The offer includes a higher wage increase, but musicians say the parties continue to disagree over cuts to positions and bargaining rights.
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The parties met for five hours Wednesday and were unable to come to an agreement after nearly a month of striking.
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Despite compromise on wages from management, the Players Association says they can't compromise on elimination of positions.
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As the strike finishes its first full week, the orchestra's players association scheduled a second concert as the Philharmonic is forced to cancel scheduled performances.
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Monday's negotiations came after the players association had orchestra listed as "unfair" on national list.
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The musicians demand a wage increase that would allow them to make just over $15 an hour, which Fort Wayne Philharmonic management says is unreasonable.
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The chairperson for the association says the Philharmonic has the money to pay their musicians the wage they are asking for.
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A periodic review of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic by WBOI host Rob Nylund.