Boston Musicians' Association

The Boston Musicians' Association (BMA) is the union representing the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). The organization recently gained significant attention as its members authorized a potential strike, a historic move marking the first time in the BSO's 145-year history that such action was approved. This authorization came ahead of the expiration of the union's collective bargaining agreement. Following this development, the BSO and the BMA agreed to a 48-hour extension of their contract to allow for further negotiations. The BMA's actions highlight ongoing labor relations discussions within a major cultural institution and underscore the collective bargaining power of its members.