The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and American Ballet Theatre was approved by AGMA leadership on February 26, after being overwhelmingly supported by the shop. Congratulations and thank you to the negotiating committee for all their work on this 3-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS: Cost of living increases of between 9 and 19% (varying by rank) across three years Retirement increased to 5% by the third year A one-time bonus to be paid at the end of ABT’s 2024 Met season Improved exit pay for Artists who separate from ABT during the term of the CBA Artists now eligible for exit pay one year earlier Workday shifted a half-hour earlier and reduced by one half-hou... Read More -->