The symphony and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 546 announced the agreement Monday. The agreement covers the remainder of the 2020-21 season with the musicians returning to work on Feb. 1, 2021, the announcement states. It offers flexibility to the musicians and to the KSO as the organization continues to navigate the ongoing pandemic and its effects on the Symphony’s ability to safely serve the East Tennessee community. Specific plans for performances are expected to be announced in January.
According to the announcement, the musicians will be at work through the end of the season May 23, 2021. They ll get 80 percent of their weekly pay beginning Jan. 4, 2021.