Dear Brothers & Sisters,
We recently received communication from the AFM Symphonic Services Division (SSD) regarding the updating of Coronavirus safety documents. There are three documents below. The first document is entitled “Bargaining for a Safe Return to the Symphonic Workplace: Process & Principles”. The second document is an Appendix to the previous document and includes a list of questions to consider as various orchestra committees begin to bargain a COVID-19 safety plan. The third document is the Preliminary Guidance information by SSD, ICSOM, ROPA and OCSOM.
We hope you and your loved ones are doing well during this time.
In Solidarity,
The Local 77 Executive Board
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