High Hopes in "Play and Talk"

In 2000 a vital document between the Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 586 was adopted. Through “collective bargaining,” we ratified a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), insuring a fair and acceptable work environment for everyone.

Collective bargaining is a tried-and-true method for labor unions and management to work out issues through dialogue rather than through conflict. That being said, it isn’t uncommon for musicians and management to not reach a new agreement by the time the previous agreement expires.

Our Negotiating Committee has been active since March 2007 attempting to reach an agreement with Arizona Opera management on a new contract. The previous contract expired in June 2007.

The musicians of AZOOMA continue to provide first-rate music for the Arizona Opera’s productions and work under the terms of our expired contract while negotiations continue.

This status is called “Play and Talk.”

• AZOOMA’s current contract