OSM Strike Drags On

How serious is the strike at l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal? In the two weeks since the OSM’s musicians walked off the job, the two sides have not met at the bargaining table even once. Still, things have taken a slight turn towards compromise, and negotiations could resume later this week. Meantime, the musicians are keeping busy not only with picket lines, but with the usual free concerts designed to drum up support and keep connections to the larger community open.