The musicians, seeking higher and better benefits, already took a strike authorization vote last month.
voted to reject a new settlement. They say it would have kept them unacceptably below other top class orchestras in pay while giving their bosses even more power.Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc.
Union members said the offer failed to meet their goals of pay parity with the nation’s other top orchestras, along with not adequately addressing their concerns about better retirement benefits, higher pay for substitute musicians, and reduced workplace protections and autonomy.A spokesperson for POKC management says their settlement offer was a fair one that would have allowed the members income growth.
In the rejected offer to the musicians, the first year minimum starting pay — the players’ salary plus electronic media payment — would increase to $161,391 plus a $10,000 signing bonus and increase to $172,887 by the third year. The players would also still be eligible for Musician Appreciation Fund payments from their bosses. “When factoring the cost-of-living adjustment, this offer places them second amongst their peers,” said Berke.
The union’s last proposal sought staggered raises, including a 15% raise in the first year, which would bring the minimum base salary up to $166,140. There would be additional increases over the next two years. Effective March 11, 2026, the base salary would go up to $194,220 or the average of the seven top orchestras, whichever would be higher.
The union also maintains POKC can afford the higher compensation under its current financial situation.
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