Anti-trust laws (was piano tech position)

[Robert Goodale]

Anti-trust laws do not apply here.  This is an advertisement for a third party
position just as if it appeared in the newspaper.  On the other hand it would be
illegal if we were discussing what our personal fees are and what we thought they
should be as compared to the competition.  For example if we agreed on a specific
price of what we will charge for a tuning we would could be in BIG trouble if word
got out.  On the other hand some general discussion on how we might calculate fees
for rebuilding work is acceptable because every case is different and it is
impossible to set a specific price.  Casual person to person "shop talk" is also
not enforceable, (i.e. you come over to my house and the conversation wanders into
what the locals are charging over dinner).

Rob Goodale, RPT


Michael Jorgensen wrote:

> David and List,
>         Can we legally discuss salaries?  Can we discuss technician
> compensation relative to the knowledge, skills, time, energy, and
> responsibilities required and compare that with the compensation and
> requirements of other professions?  Can we discuss what we could do to improve
> prospects?  Could or should the PTG dump its tax free status in order to gain
> freedom of speech?
>
> -Mike Jorgensen
>
> David ilvedson wrote:
>
> > God that seems like very little money for 3/4's of the year...
> >
> > Is this typical of what university work is paying?
> >
> > David Ilvedson, RPT
> >
> > >
> > > PIANO TECHNICIAN:  Three-quarter time.  All aspects of piano
> > > services,
> > > including rebuilding Steinway instruments.  Three-Five years
> > > experience,
> > > including concert work.  Registered technician or equivalent skills.
> > > Benefits.  Beginning October 1999 or as soon as possible.  Salary $22,500.
> > > Excellent community opportunities.  Binghamton University is an equal
> > > opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Send resume and three letters of
> > > recommendation to Bruce Borton, Chair, Department of Music, PO Box 6000,
> > > Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY  13902-6000.  FAX: (607) 777-4425.