Edwin J. Viera at Public News Service reports Faculty at a New York City Music School is planning to Strike after contract negotiations stalled. The Manhattan School of Music's Precollege Program Faculty Union has been negotiating a contract since June and said it has been a protracted effort. The Union wants a pay increase aligning with other schools, such as Julliard and the Mannes School of Music. Union President Adam Kent says the New York City Music School's low pay affects Teachers' ability to work. While the School has said there's not enough money for the pay raise, tax filing data shows the School's President and Executives received large pay increases in recent years. Other data noted the School's tuition has risen 58% since 2014. Kent pointed out the pay raise is sought to match the cost of living in New York City. The Union also wants to keep class sizes at reasonable levels and ensure Teachers can easily access remote learning tools when needed through the next contract. 

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