It s not bad. And it annoys the others. The orchestra has 149 members who divide the work. In spite of continuing protest for four years no women have been allowed membership except for harpists. Among other reasons, it is felt that women take too much sick leave, and thus make dividing the symphonic work difficult.
Pregnancy leave is the principle issue.
There is no question about that. That means a very minimal increase has taken place. They must use the restrooms or storerooms, even though women also work all day everyday. The symphony orchestra, as we experience it today, is 160 years old. We have inherited this very established structure.