With a last minute agreement reached between management and players before tonight’s midnight deadline, the key stakeholders at the Boston Symphony Orchestra are breathing a sigh of relief. As announced late on Tuesday, August 25 after a tense Tanglewood and contract negotiation season, most recently analyzed in Part 3 of this series, BSO leadership and the players association a reached a three-year labor agreement by a 94% majority.
From Association President David Rufino:
“This groundbreaking agreement offers unprecedented artistic collaboration through all aspects of the artistic process, which we believe will set a new standard for American Orchestras. The agreement guarantees the musicians a meaningful role engaging collaborators and planning repertoire that ensures artistic excellence. The Players' Committee’s tireless efforts, the unwavering support of BSO musicians and patrons, and BSO management’s agreement to try something new, all contributed to this momentous achievement.”
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