Union ticket sellers to leaflet Strathmore performance tonight

Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 868 will leaflet a performance of "Black Violin" at Strathmore Hall in Bethesda tonight at 7:00 PM. The action is being held in support of ticket sellers at the Montgomery County concert hall. Ticket sellers there unionized with the IATSE a year ago, but have been unable to reach a collective bargaining agreement with Strathmore management.

Management has "fought us every step of the way," said Local 868's Anita Wilkinson. Attendees arriving at the sold-out show will be handed informational leaflets, the union says.