International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians

2015 Conference Materials

Location: Philadelphia, PA

August 26-29, 2015

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Philadelphia Mayor congratulates ICSOM as 2015 ICSOM Conference opens in Philadelphia

2015 ICSOM Chairman Bruce Ridge's Address

2015 ICSOM President Brian Rood's Address

2015 ICSOM Conference Agenda - August 25-28, 2015

2015 ICSOM Conference Adopted Resolutions

(also includes adopted ICSOM Bylaw changes)

Weston Sprott's 2015 Conference Address

Weston Sprott, a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, spoke about his participation in the documentary "Some Kind of Spark"

EEOC Q&A on the unlawful treatment of workers with caregiving responsibilities

recommended by Susan Martin in negotiation workshop

EEOC recommended best practices for treatment of workers with caregiving responsibilities

recommended by Susan Martin in negotiation workshop

EEOC Q&A regarding discrimination of pregnant workers and other issues

recommended by Susan Martin in negotiation workshop

Paid Parental Leave in the US - appendix

recommended by Susan Martin in negotiation workshoop

Ten US Companies that provide Paternity Leave benefits

recommended by Susan Martin in negotiation workshop

conference handout regarding John Beder's "Composed" presentation regarding performance anxiety

PDF format

Pre-conference Welcome Letter from Philadelphia Orchestra and Local 77

Other Links

ICSOM Chairperson Bruce Ridge's 2015 conference address on YouTube

ICSOM President Brian Rood's 2015 conference address on YouTube

Slideshow

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