Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorise first strike in 145 years

Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra voted to authorise a strike, which would be the first in the ensemble's 145-year history. The orchestra's season is scheduled to open on September 17, adding urgency to ongoing contract negotiations. The dispute centres on musicians' pay and working conditions.

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