Philadelphia Weekly: On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts canceled all performances at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and Merriam Theater. The cause for the disruption was a work stoppage by IATSE, Local 8, the union that represents ushers, box-office personnel, stagehands and wardrobe employees. The Kimmel Center’s contracts with the union expired at midnight Sept. 30. Although no new contract agreement has been reached, the union and Kimmel did manage to agree on Oct. 1 to a one-week “cooling off” period. During that time, performances will continue at the Academy and Merriam as well as the Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and Innovation Studio.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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Philadelphia Weekly: On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts canceled all performances at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and Merriam Theater. The cause for the disruption was a work stoppage by IATSE, Local 8, the union that represents ushers, box-office personnel, stagehands and wardrobe employees. The Kimmel Center’s contracts with the union expired at midnight Sept. 30. Although no new contract agreement has been reached, the union and Kimmel did manage to agree on Oct. 1 to a one-week “cooling off” period. During that time, performances will continue at the Academy and Merriam as well as the Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and Innovation Studio.
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