Iceland freezes strike
OrchestrasMinutes before the players laid down their instruments, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra last night agreed improved pay rises at the state mediator’s office.
‘The Orchestra plays a key role in Icelandic musical life. It is therefore gratifying that an agreement has been reached,’ said Minister of Culture and Trade Lilja Alfreðsdóttir. ‘A strike could have had a significant negative impact on cultural life in the country.’
Indeed.
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