Radio City Musicians Vote to Back a Strike

Members of the Radio City Music Hall orchestra in New York City voted to authorize a strike if they do not settle on a new contract with the company that manages the famous theater, the musicians’ union said. The orchestra has been working without a contract since May 15 and has been negotiating with Radio City Productions since September. Judy West, a spokeswoman for Local 802, said that without a contract a strike is likely before the end of the year. The musicians are seeking more than the 2% wage increase that Radio City Productions has offered.