CHICAGO (AP) — Musicians at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra have ratified a new three-year contract after going on strike.
Symphony officials say the musicians ratified the contract Tuesday morning. The symphony and the Chicago Federation of Musicians reached a tentative agreement on Monday evening. Details of the agreement weren’t provided. The symphony association’s board must also ratify the contract.
Musicians went on strike Saturday, forcing the cancelation of a performance. There were differences over wages and health care costs.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti (MOO’ tee) says he is “most happy” that the orchestra is “making music again for the enjoyment of our public.”
Symphony officials say all previously scheduled orchestra engagements will go on as planned.
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