Musicians who play for the Chicago Symphony have gone on strike to protest low wages and inadequate pensions. Nearly 100 musicians have been on strike since the middle of March- their picket line has garnered support from local citizens and politicians. As a result of musicians striking, the Symphony has had to cancel over a dozen concerts. While the Symphony’s management is concerned about the strike, a fear of putting the financial future of the Symphony at risk has caused hesitation regarding raising wages.
See "Chicago Symphony musicians' strike over wages, pension", Caryn Rousseau, The Times Union, March 22, 2019