The Cleveland Orchestra strike lacks a sympathetic tune

The Cleveland Orchestra have got a few compelling reasons for protesting against cuts. But they're still one of the best-paid orchestras in the worldThe Cleveland Orchestra have been on strike for the last two days. The players are protesting against the management's decision to reduce their pay and healthcare and pension benefits, as executive director Gary Hanson and his team try to make up a shortfall in the orchestra's sponsorship, endowment and a hole in ticket sales at Severance Hall (none...

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