Philadelphia Orchestra and Musicians Reach Contract Agreement

The Philadelphia Orchestra and the union representing its musicians have reached a new three-year contract, ending months of negotiations. The contract includes salary increases of nearly 16 percent over three years, addressing the musicians' concerns about being underpaid compared to other ensembles. The agreement also includes pay raises for substitutes and a requirement for the orchestra to hire more musicians each year to fill vacancies. This is the first contract negotiated by the orchestra since the pandemic, which caused significant financial strain. The musicians' union hailed the deal as a victory for the orchestra and its world-class musicians.