“Theatre Musicians Win Pay Increases”

Headline: “Theatre Musicians Win Pay Increases”

Subhead: New Three-Year Wage Contract Has Been Ratified, to Be in Effect on Labor Day. FROM $3 TO $15 WEEKLY RISE Extras, When Employed, Must Have a Minimum Engagement of Four Weeks.

Musicians playing in city theatres have won increases in pay ranging from $8 to $15 in a new three-year wage agreement, effective Labor Day. In the legitimate houses negotiations between Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians and the International Theatrical Association have been completed, and ratified contracts were exchanged for signing yesterday.