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Detroit orchestra musicians organized 19 concerts in churches, synagogues, and high schools during their six-month strike. The musicians settled last week, taking some concessions but retaining the orchestra's first-class status. Photo: Jim West.

Six-Month Strike Settled, Detroit’s Orchestra Plays On

UAW members at GM's Indianapolis stamping plant are wearing buttons like this one, to tell management to respect their vote not to reopen their contract for a pay cut.

Indianapolis GM Workers Resist Company, Union Pressure to Cut Pay