San Francisco Opera Orchestra on Strike | San Jose News

San Francisco Opera Orchestra goes on strike over a proposed five-year wage freeze, canceling the opening night of their 104th season. Musicians reject management’s claim of a $15M deficit, calling the freeze — effectively a 20% pay cut when adjusted for inflation — unacceptable. They highlight soaring general director pay while pointing to sold-out performances and rising donations. The union stands firm, demanding fair compensation to retain top talent and preserve the company’s artistic future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/15/sf-opera-orchestra-musicians-go-on-strike-over-wages/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b9b11f5e01b5fd8 Report issues to [email protected].