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Boston Symphony Musicians approve three-year contract, prevent first strike in 145 years
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new three-year labor agreement through August 2029, averting what could have been the orchestra’s first-ever strike with a 94% ratification vote. The contract emphasizes a more collaborative relationship and gives musicians a greater role in artistic planning and the search for the next music director, amid ongoing tensions over the non-renewal of Andris Nelsons.
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Boston Symphony Musicians Authorize First-Ever Strike
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— Aug 22, 2026
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians have authorized the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history as contract talks fail to yield a deal amid the controversy over Andris Nelsons' departure; the union says management has not accepted a mediator and notes a loss of trust. Management insists negotiations continue toward a fair agreement with competitive pay and benefits, and has not yet imposed any strike, with a looming contract deadline driving the talks.
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