Welsh National Opera Musicians Announce Strike Over Severe Funding Cuts

Union warns that part-time employment plans and pay reductions threaten the future of the orchestra and high-quality opera in several cities.

Musicians' Union members voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action due to budget cuts.
Arts Council England and Arts Council Wales reduced their funding significantly, prompting the dispute.
Proposed cuts include making the orchestra part-time and reducing pay by 15%.
Union leaders stress the potential exodus of musicians and the broader impact on Wales' arts ecosystem.
Calls for increased support from Welsh Government and arts councils to prevent the cuts.