A collective bargaining agreement has been extended for 48 hours, delaying a possible strike. This extension allows more time for negotiations between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians. The musicians' union had authorized a strike ahead of the contract's expiration, which was initially set for Sunday.

The new expiration time is Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. The extension was agreed upon pending a ratification vote by the musicians' association and the orchestra's players' committee. Further details about the negotiations and the contract are available from the source.

The extension may indicate progress toward a new agreement, but the unions have not commented on the matter.