ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the union representing its musicians have reached agreement on a new five-year contract.
The symphony announced the new contract Monday with the American Federation of Musicians, Local 2-197 -- more than seven months before the old contract expires.
The contract calls for pay increases averaging 2.8 percent annually.
The minimum scale will rise from $86,053 in the current fiscal year to $98,304 in fiscal 2022.
The St. Louis Symphony has won many awards.
Music director David Robertson will step down after the 2018-2019 season.
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