September 14, 1996:

The Richmond Symphony ratified a 4-year agreement on Sept. 11, 1996 which runs from Sept. 1, 1996 to Aug. 31, 2000.

Their season remains at 38 weeks.

Wages: Increases were 3.25%, 3.25%, 3.5% and 3.5%.

1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000

Section Core $21,436.32 $22,152.48 $22,927.68 $23,730.24

*Ast. Prin. $24,459.84 $25,253.28 $26,134.88 $27,034.72

Principal $28,861.76 $29,801.12 $30,843.84 $31,923.04

Per Svc. $70.58 $72.87 $75.42 $78.06

Prin. Pr. Svc $94.94 $98.03 $101.46 $105.01

*includes 2nd winds

Pension was increased from 2% to 3% for the first two years and 4% for the final two years of the contract.

Health Insurance - individual coverage will be increased from 50% to 55% in years one and two and 60% in the final two years. Family coverage will remain at 50%.

Included in doubling changes was the addition of "out of family doubling" which includes whistling, clapping, humming, dog barking at 5%.

There were other changes to the agreement which included increases in severance pay, 3 service days, a financial shut down clause removal and the loss of an outdoor temperature limit.

This information was provided by the ROPA Secretary, Laura Ross, with the assistance of James Schiele, ROPA Delegate and Michael Lisicky, ROPA Treasurer.

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