CONEJO VALLEY: BRIEFLY : MUSIC UNION REACHES DEAL WITH ORCHESTRA.THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. - The Professional Musicians of Ventura County, Local 581 of the American Federation of Musicians The American Federation of Musicians (AFM/AFofM) is a labor union of professional musicians in the United States and Canada. The American Federation of Musicians was founded in 1896, at which time it took over from an older and looser organization of local , announced they have reached a contract agreement with the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors. The agreement formalizes pay scale, benefits and working conditions of the Conejo Valley Symphony Orchestra musicians. The bargaining agreement includes a pension fund for symphonic musicians in this area. According to officials with the union, this is the first collective bargaining agreement The contractual agreement between an employer and a Labor Union that governs wages, hours, and working conditions for employees and which can be enforced against both the employer and the union for failure to comply with its terms. ratified for a symphonic orchestra based within the local's district, Ventura County. ?13- Daily News |
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