The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Seattle Opera was approved by AGMA leadership on March 25, 2024, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 3-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Increases retroactive to September 1, 2023: Year One: 3% to 16.5% Year Two: 3% to 4% Year Three: 4% to 7% NEW payment model for Performing Principal Artists allowing them to receive their compensation weekly rather than after each performance. Parking or reimbursement for mass transit for all Artists Travel time counts as hours worked Decrease in weekly span and increase in over... Read More -->