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End of Strike Issues
STL
Stoner letter
UNE
Unemployment
QUA
Quality
 SOP
Strikers Opinions
OEP
Outside Experts
UND
Union Demands Contract
RFS
Reasons for Strike
UDC
Union Discord
CST

Company statements
reports/dealers
CTV
Contract Vote
DCV
Decertification Vote
OSA
Outsourceing Asia
LMF
Lean Manufacturing
ULC
Unfair Labor Charge
MED
Mediator
EXC
Extend Contract
RFU
Rally-Function
LTE
Letter to Editor
RPW
Replacement Workers
SKL
Skill of Worker
CRO
Crossovers
RSA
Related Strike article
LAW
LAWS Advocacy
EMH
Elkhart Music History
INJ
Injunction

RSA;QUA;
OSA		 02-23-06 The Elkhart Truth

Instrument quality important
Beginners often frustrated by foreign ISOs

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OSA; UND
03-15-06
The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer seeks employee pay, benefit cuts
Bach may still see instruments get outsourced

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CST
03-21-06
The Elkhart Truth

Steinway: Conn-Selmer parent reports mixed results

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MED; UND
CST
03-23-06
The Elkhart Truth

Bach employees union, Conn-Selmer negotiating new labor contract

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LTO
03-28-06
The Elkhart Truth

Consumers won't see savings

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03-28-06
The Elkhart Truth

P-H-M Schools: Capital improvement guidance sought

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UND
03-31-06
The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest-three-year union contract with Vincent Bach workers expires today

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SKL; RSA
04-02-06
The Elkhart Truth
Morgan uses old methods to make sax mouthpieces
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EMH; RSA
04-02-06
The Elkhart Truth

Morgan feels blessed by his musical career

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STL; OSA; SOP; UND
04-04-06
The Elkhart Truth

Strike continues at Vincent Bach factory
Negotiations at impasse after union snubs concessions

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RSF; CTV
LMF; QUA
04-02-06
The Elkhart Truth
Union calls strike UAW, Vincent Bach break off contract talks
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RFS;CST
04-04-06
The Elkhart Truth

Strike draws mixed reaction from dealers
Most hope work action at Vincent Bach is short

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RFS;SOP
04-05-06
The Elkhart Truth

Strike sides willing to talk
No date set for return to bargaining table in Bach labor dispute

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UND 04-06-06 The Elkhart Truth

Strikers to receive assistance
United Auto Workers here to help Vincent Bach employees

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EMH 04-11-06 The Elkhart Truth

Retirees' benefits canceled

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EMH;UND;SOP 04-14-06 The Elkhart Truth Contract talks to resume Vincent Bach employees still unhappy with contract offer Here
LTE; 04-15-06 The Elkhart Truth

Many Conn-Selmer retirees lose life insurance

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RFS;
04-19-06
The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer, union talks slated to resume
Vincent Bach plant workers have been out since April 1

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EXC
04-21-06
The Elkhart Truth

Downie plans to expand
Correct title but still about strike

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CST 04-25-06 The Elkhart Truth

Elkhart Steinway CFO talks pensions

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CST; 05-04-06 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway profits decrease (1stQ-06)

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LTE;EMH 05-04-06 The Elkhart Truth

Quality mattered to Selmer's former presidents

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SOP;RPW 05-09-06 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer seeks workers
Striking employees question motive
(Jobs Fair at IUSB)

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LTE 05-12-06 The Elkhart Truth

Company should go back to its proud family roots

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SOP 05-13-06 The Elkhart Truth Hire power Conn-Selmer holds job fair as workers strike (Jobs Fair at IUSB) Here
LTE 05-12-06 The Elkhart Truth

Management to blame at Selmer

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UND 05-15-06 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer sides 'well-behaved' during job fair
Company awaiting written document of union's verbal offer

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LTE 05-19-06 The Elkhart Truth

Company has upper hand

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LTE 05-19-06 The Elkhart Truth

Job fair insult to workers

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LTE 05-21-06 The Elkhart Truth

Put yourselves in Conn-Selmer employees' shoes

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CST;SOP 05-31-06 The Elkhart Truth Strike while it's hot
(Messina "we always come out ahead")		 Here
UND;CST 06-09-06 The Elkhart Truth Vincent Bach strikers to vote on new offer
(Buy out older workes)		 Here
UND 06-09-06 The Elkhart Truth

Bach workers reject contract
(2nd Contract)

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UND 06-10-06 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer contract rejected by workers
Vincent Bach strikers say proposal worse than April 1 offer (buy out stipulation)

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CST;RPW
OSA		 06-20-06 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer hiring
Vincent Bach workers on strike since April 1

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UND;CST 06-24-06 The Elkhart Truth They don't make horns like they did a few months ago Here
UND;SOP 06-30-06 The Elkhart Truth

Bach to the table for negotiation

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UND 07-01-06 The Elkhart Truth

'Positive meeting' with union at Bach
No settlement reached yet in three-month-old strike

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SOP 07-01-06 The Elkhart Truth Strike (times) Three! Vincent Bach workers mark their third month on the picket line (Burzycki) Here
UND 07-08-06 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest
No new talks between union, company set

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UND 07-13-06 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest
Elkhart: Union, Vincent Bach panels slate negotiation sessions

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UND 07-15-06 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest
More Conn-Selmer contract talks scheduled

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UND 07-19-06 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest
Vincent Bach: Contract talks ongoing with striking union

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UND 07-21-06 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach: Contract talks with striking union will be every day soon

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UND;SOP
RFS		 07-28-06 The Elkhart Truth

Tensions on rise at Bach picket line
Confrontations between 'scabs' and strikers seen as negotiations continue

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RFS;SOP 08-01-06 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach strike completing four months
Both sides have lost immensely (Misher)

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SOP;RPW 08-03-06 The Elkhart Truth Workers rally at Vincent Bach Here
CST;RPW 08-09-06 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway plans to hike hiring

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UND;CST
RFS		 08-09-06 The Elkhart Truth

Union to see new proposal
Conn-Selmer employees are 'discouraged' at offer

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UND;RFS
CST		 08-15-06 The Elkhart Truth Strikers reject latest proposal Workers angry about how they're treated (3rd Contract) Here
LTE 08-16-06 The Elkhart Truth Bach strike makes impact beyond Elkhart economy
(Famous Customer)		 Here
EMH 08-24-06 The Elkhart Truth Retirees pitch in for Bach strikers Here
LTE 09-03-06 The Elkhart Truth Street Talk-Strike works as part of labor strategy
(Labor Day Special)		 Here
LTE 09-03-06 The Elkhart Truth The death of Elkhart's band industry
(Former President of Conn Musical Insrtuments)		 Here
EMH 09-05-06 The Elkhart Truth

Strike's long road drags on in sixth month
(Time Line of Events Truth)

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UND 09-05-06 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest
Vincent Bach: Union, parent company representatives meet

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SOP 09-04-06 The Elkhart Truth

Unions rally for strikers
Labor leaders urge solidarity during work stoppage at Vincent Bach

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UND;CRO 09-24-06 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach contract talks remain stalled

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CST;EMH 09-27-06 The Elkhart Truth Local Business
Waggoner new boss at Vincent Bach Veteran takes over in midst of six-month strike 		Here
UND;SOP 10-17-06 The Elkhart Truth

UAW increases involvement in contract talks
Union's regional director will be in next meeting

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LAW 10-19-06 The Elkhart Truth

Visitors walk the picket line
Strikers have mixed view of advocacy group

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INJ;UNE 10-25-06 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer strikes back at strikers
Injunction limits voices, number of pickets on line

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INJ;SOP 10-26-06 The Elkhart Truth

Strikers upset over Bach injunction

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UND 10-28-06 The Elkhart Truth

Strikers to see new plan
Proposal mirrors previous unwanted offers, union says

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UND;SOP 10-29-06 The Elkhart Truth

Elkhart Vincent Bach strikers face dilemma
Workers today must choose despised contract or job loss

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CST;RPW 11-02-06 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway officials remain optimistic
Striker replacement workers doing good job, CEO says

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LTE 11-16-06 The Elkhart Truth

Ex-Bach employee starts food fund for strikers

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UND:RPW
SOP		 12-12-06 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach negotiations remain stalled
(4th Contract voted down)

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CRO;SOP
LAW		 12-17-06 The Elkhart Truth

Unions show picket-line kindness to Bach workers
Other unions donate gifts to striking musical instrument makers

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UND;LAW 12-20-06 The Elkhart Truth

Unions to work on Vincent Bach talks together
Regional UAW president will come to strikers' aid (Gettlefinger)

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LTE;RFS 12-21-06 The Elkhart Truth

Show support for strikers

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LTE 12-22-06 The Elkhart Truth Strike voluntary act by workers Here
SOP 12-27-06 The Elkhart Truth

Strike takes a toll
Health, financial woes plague some union workers at Elkhart's Vincent Bach (Health)

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LTE 12-28-06 The Elkhart Truth Striking union needs support Here
LTE 01-04-07 The Elkhart Truth

Support brave, striking Conn-Selmer employees

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LTE 01-05-07 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer workers try to keep wages, benefits

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QUA;CST 01-19-07 The Elkhart Truth

Horns touted as 'True Bach'
Instruments manufactured by replacement workers debut

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UND 01-19-07 The Elkhart Truth

No progress in Bach strike
Conn-Selmer says it is willing to resume talks

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CRO;OEP 02-03-07 The Elkhart Truth Solidarity buoys unions in tough times Memberships rise in professional careers Here
QUA;CST 02-28-07 The Elkhart Truth

Musical instrument experts say Bach quality has not suffered

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SOP 02-28-07 The Elkhart Truth Brothers start over Union men hold contrasting views on strike at Vincent Bach (Milliken) Here
CST;RPW 03-02-07 The Elkhart Truth

Strike losses hurt Steinway's Q4 numbers
Vincent Bach replacements miss production goals

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CRO;UND 03-03-07 The Elkhart Truth

Neither side in strike sees hope for deal

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UDC;LAW 03-17-07 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach union turns its ire on president
With talks stalled, members wonder what's going on

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LTE 04-12-07 The Elkhart Truth

Replacement worker was either unaware or lied to on contract (Committee Person)

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UND;LAW
CST;DCV		 05-04-07 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach: Anger lingers on the lines

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UND;RFS 05-08-07 The Elkhart Truth

UAW rejects contract
Answers continue to elude workers, officials
(Fifth Contract Vote)

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LTE 05-14-07 The Elkhart Truth Truth Editorial — No winners in Bach strike
(online responses)		 Here
DCV;UND 05-16-07 The Elkhart Truth

Elkhart: Board postpones decertification hearing

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CST;RPW
UND		 05-03-07 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway Musical Instruments likes its outlook
1Q results choppy, but CEO sees sales rising

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DCV;CST
OEP		 05-08-07 The Elkhart Truth

Workers may be recalled if union disbands
VB strikers entitled to reinstatement rights when dispute ends

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UND;DCV
 06-02-07 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest
Conn-Selmer: UAW makes another contract proposal

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ULC;CRO
LAW		 07-11-07 The Elkhart Truth

Crossing the line?
Labor board rules that Vincent Bach officials aren't acting illegally by offering jobs to striking union workers

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ULC;DCV 07-31-07 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer ruling appealed

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CST;OSA 08-03-07 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway still feeling effects of Vincent Bach strike
But investors told company is close to recovering

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CRO;UDC 09-07-07 The Elkhart Truth

Everything Strikers accuse union of crossing line
Ohio employees of Conn-Selmer go into facility

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ULC;DCV

SOP

 09-25-07 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach strike: Critical vote on horizon
Appeal's failure may finally end labor dispute
In Print: Critical vote on horizon

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DCV 10-16-07 The Elkhart Truth

Union vote slated
All Vincent Bach employees, UAW members can cast ballot

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DCV 11-07-07 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach workers voting on union today

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DCV;SOP 11-08-07 The Elkhart Truth

Bach vote hits sour note
Many decertification ballots contested; NLRB will investigate

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OEP:EMH 11-08-07 The Elkhart Truth

Future of union labor unsure

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CST;DCV 11-09-07 The Elkhart Truth

Upward trend for Steinway

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CST 11-16-07 BIz Journals Steinway strikes chord with California hedge fund Here
DCV 12-04-07 The Elkhart Truth

Union vote hearing slated
Conn-Selmer, UAW will argue decertification challenge merits

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EMH 12-05-07 The Elkhart Truth

Woodwind windfall
Musical instrument production lines moving from Wisconsin plant to Elkhart facility

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DCV 12-12-07 The Elkhart Truth

Union decertification hearing continues

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DCV 12-13-07 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer: Evidence given in labor hearing

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DCV 12-14-07 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach: UAW presents witnesses at NLRB hearing

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DCV 12-15-07 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer: Lawyers prepare cases for labor board review

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DCV 12-22-07 The Elkhart Truth

Indianapolis: Extension granted to opposing strike attorneys

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DCV 01-10-08 The Elkhart Truth

Elkhart: Bach strike sides submit legal briefs

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DCV;RSA 02-01-08 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest — LaGrange: Conn-Selmer division, carpenters reach deal

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DCV 02-16-08 The Elkhart Truth

Decision doesn't bring end to strike at Vincent Bach
In Print: Decision doesn't bring end to strike

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RSA;RFS 02-28-08 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach strike benefits Ohio Conn-Selmer workers
In Print: Strike benefits Vincent Bach union members believe their efforts helped Ohio Conn-Selmer workers win wage, pension increases

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CST 03-06-08 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway: Vincent Bach strike still has effect
But officials say production at Bach improving

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CST 04-08-08 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer: Parent company changes its public auditor to UHY LLP

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CRO;DCV
RSA;
 04-20-08 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach union at mercy of labor board
Wednesday rally aims to help bolster workers

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INJ;RFU 04-22-08 The Elkhart Truth

Business Digest — Elkhart: Site for UAW rally moved

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LAW;RFU 04-24-08 The Elkhart Truth

A show of solidarity
Striking Vincent Bach, American Axle workers come together for rally

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  04-25-08 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer: CEO honored by music education association

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CST 05-09-08 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway: Reports drop in sales of band instruments

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OSA;CST 05-09-08 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway hits snag with overseas orders

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RFU 05-14-08 The Elkhart Truth

Singer visits Vincent Bach strike line
Strikers greet board members before Wednesday meeting

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RSA 05-21-08 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway paying $3 million for music retailer

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RSA 06-03-08 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer closing instrument plant
Action to affect 70 brass workers at Wis. facility

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CST 08-05-08  

Steinway Q2 Revenue Up 7%

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CST 08-06-08 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway reports revenue increase

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LTE 08-26-08 The Elkhart Truth

Diversifying is OK, but don't forget the strikers

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CST 11-08-08 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway records third quarter loss

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DCV;CRO 12-26-08 The Elkhart Truth

Optimism returns to the strike line
Political changes give strikers hope for movement in Vincent Bach case.

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RFU 03-02-09 The Elkhart Truth

Local digest — UAW 364 planning Labor Day rally

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CST 03-06-09 The Elkhart Truth Any job sounds great right now Here
RFU;LTE 03-26-09 The Elkhart Truth

People's forum — Third anniversary of Vincent Bach strike to be marked

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RFU; 03-30-09 The Elkhart Truth

Three years on the strike line
Reunion to mark third anniversary of labor action against Vincent Bach.

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RFU;SOP

END;

CRO (story)

 04-05-09 The Elkhart Truth

Workers carrying on fight after three years Union members gather to support each other on unfortunate anniversary as strike drags on at Elkhart instrument plant.

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RFU;EMH
SOP		 04-12-09 MSNBC Little sympathy, but much at stake for strikers Here
DCV;END 08-04-09 The Elkhart Truth

Elkhart: Drawn-out Vincent Bach strike over with union's decertification

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DCV;END

OEP;LAW

 08-05-09 The Elkhart Truth

Three years later, the Vincent Bach strike -- and the union -- ends quietly
The National Labor Relations Board rules that UAW Local 364 has been decertified as the result of a worker vote.

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DCV;END

OEP

 08-06-09 The Elkhart Truth

Vincent Bach strikers will get benefits for the rest of the month

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END 10-18-09 The Elkhart Truth A walkout ends in Elkhart, and strikers find a changed world
(Large article but not a full article, Salt Lake Tribune had the complete article)		 Here
CST
CRO;RPW		 11-06-09 The Elkhart Truth

Steinway may be in a company buying mood
Money influx puts parent of Elkhart's Conn-Selmer in a position to go shopping.

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LTE 03-24-10 The Elkhart Truth Conn-Selmer workers received no commitment Here
LTE 03-05-10 The Elkhart Truth

People's forum: Don't overlook local company's commitment
(John Stoner)

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CST 03-09-10 The Elkhart Truth

Business digest — Year's sales, income down for Steinway, parent of Elkhart's Conn-Selmer

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LTE 04-09-10 The Elkhart Truth

People's forum — It's only a matter of time before Conn-Selmer moves

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LTE 3-23-10 The Elkhart Truth

People's forum — Conn-Selmer workers received no commitment

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CST 05-11-10 The Elkhart Truth

Business digest — Steinway sales down but income increases

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RSA;QUA 05-23-10 The Elkhart Truth

A strike silenced the music, but a new note got Bach back on track

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RSA;QUA
CST;RFS		 05-23-10 The Elkhart Truth

Conn-Selmer leader's focused on the future

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CST 08-10-10 The Elkhart Truth

Business digest — Sales improve 9 percent for Steinway in 2Q

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