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Members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's musicians union protest Saturday evening in front of the Embassy Theatre. One of the season's Holiday Pops concerts was scheduled for the same time. The event was cancelled due to the strike.

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FW Phil cancels holiday pops for the weekend, musicians offer free concert while on strike

Rebecca Green

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.

Members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players' Association gather outside of their union office in downtown Fort Wayne to announce the possibility of a strike on Thursday, December 9, 2022.

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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players' Association officially on strike, following contract expiration

Ella Abbott

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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Fort Wayne Philharmonic announces new managing director

Ella Abbott

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'Restore Music' to Fort Wayne Rally Draws Crowd, Diverse Speakers

Ella Abbott

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Musicians held a rally with supporters to ‘restore the music’ on the Allen County Courthouse Green on Saturday, another protest of…

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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Releases Letter on Contract Negotiations

Ella Abbott

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors Chairman Chuck Surack released a letter to the community today (Tuesday) addressing the ongoing contract…