John Smith on topical music industry issues, March 2013

In this Musicians’ Union industry statement, John Smith, General Secretary, focuses on the success of the Association of British Orchestra's Conference, how budget cuts are impacting upon artists' working lives, pending changes to the period of protection for sound recordings, plus welcomes the Government's u-turn on the ill-fated English Baccalaureate. In a detailed and insightful dispatch, John elaborates on these themes and underlines the value of the Union’s work in protecting a future for its members.