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Locked out musicians to talk contract

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Jan 2, 2013 at 7:12 am

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KNSI) The Twin Cities' two major orchestras meet with their locked-out musicians this week in an attempt to end lingering labor disputes.

The management of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the musicians union have agreed to meet with a federal mediator today and Thursday.

Meanwhile, musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra have accepted an invitation to meet with management this week. The Minnesota Orchestra musicians were locked Oct. 1 after their contract expired. The Minnesota Orchestra has canceled or rescheduled concerts through Feb. 10.

SPCO musicians were locked out Oct. 21 after declining to approve a contract proposal. The SPCO has canceled concerts through Feb. 8.