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First Contract For Cleveland Institute of Music Faculty

January 23, 2026

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The first collective bargaining agreement between Local 4 (Cleveland, OH) and the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), representing approximately 120 music teachers, has been approved by the music faculty and ratified by the union and CIM.

The new contract covers all three departments at the music school: the Conservatory, the Academy for pre-kindergarten to high school students, and the Joint Music Program with Case Western Reserve University.

The faculty negotiating committee (Michael Miller, Terry Moran, Frank Rosenwein, Jonathan Sherwin, and Stephen Sims) volunteered for over 700 hours this past year to achieve this historic agreement.

“The foundation of the organizing campaign was established by the members of The Cleveland Orchestra who teach at the school. We couldn’t have done this without their initiative and support,” said Local 4 President Leonard DiCosimo. “We believe that this accomplishment can serve as an organizing model for conservatories and music schools across the federation.”

The contract runs through June 30, 2028, and establishes professor and instructor ranks, protects full-time status if teaching loads temporarily drop, establishes a Labor/Management Committee, provides a signing bonus, and provides free parking for teachers.






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