Overview

• Musicians walked off the job after a 72-hour strike notice, halting performances at the Orpheum in Vancouver.
• Canceled events include Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert on Sept. 25–26, TwoSet Violin with the VSO on Sept. 27, and The Path Forward on Sept. 28.
• VSO says it agreed to a BC Labour Relations Board offer to appoint a mediator, which union leaders characterize as a communication breakdown because no written request was received.
• The employer’s last offer was a 15% wage increase over three years, while the union proposed 23% to stay competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
• The orchestra told ticket buyers to keep their tickets as it explores rescheduling, and musicians continued picketing outside the Orpheum.