DETROIT – The striking musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra say they will return to work without a contract in an effort to end the nearly five-month walkout.
Orchestra spokeswoman Elizabeth Weigandt says this is "an encouraging development" but that management cannot respond until it has all of the details.
The musicians issued a release Tuesday saying they voted on a plan "to extend the hand of friendship" and return to work under conditions the orchestra's management previously imposed.
The musicians say they plan to provide details at a 2 p.m. news conference.
Musicians' spokesman Greg Bowens described it as a "gut-wrenching" but necessary decision.
Musicians walked off the job Oct. 4. Management suspended the remainder of the season Feb. 19 after musicians rejected what management described as a "final offer."
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