American Guild of Musical Artists Statement on the Met's Lockout of Local One
December 08, 2020
December 08, 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- The American Guild of Musical Artists issued the following statement on Dec. 7:
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AGMA received notification today that the Metropolitan Opera has locked out the stagehands of Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. AGMA stands in solidarity with Local One. We encourage AGMA Artists to remain unified with their Local One colleagues as well.
COVID-19 is the most challenging period for the Arts in living . . .
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AGMA received notification today that the Metropolitan Opera has locked out the stagehands of Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. AGMA stands in solidarity with Local One. We encourage AGMA Artists to remain unified with their Local One colleagues as well.
COVID-19 is the most challenging period for the Arts in living . . .