Cleveland Orchestra musicians ratify a three-year contract and end their strike

Musicians and management had not reached a contract before the walkout.

Negotiations continued after the musicians went on strike.

Cleveland Orchestra musicians went on strike Friday, Sept. 25.

The strike canceled two weekend performances.

Outlets called this the second strike in the musicians' union's history.

The Musical Arts Association and the musicians agreed to a new contract, ending a three-day strike.

An agreement was reached and announced on Sunday.

The union said the deal includes fair pay, a voice in auditions, and improved safety.

Musicians will get 5 percent raises in each year of the three-year contract.

Base pay will rise from $165,516 to $191,620 over the contract.

Musicians agreed to a high-deductible HSA health plan without an increase in their costs.

Musicians will sit on audition committees, and the music director keeps the final hire.

The European tour will go ahead as scheduled.

Musicians scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. Monday.

André Gremillet said the union's engagement let management present its best and final offer.

André Gremillet said the association sought a fair deal before, during, and after the strike.