Broadway musicians threaten to strike Thursday as mediation begins to resolve contract dispute

At issue for the musicians are "fair wage increases that reflect Broadway’s success and the protection of the musicians' health care benefits," as well as certain aspects of an attendance requirement, the union has said.

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The Actors’ Equity Association, which represents about 900 stage actors and managers now in shows, voted last month to authorize a strike, and one could be called anytime, union spokesman David Levy told Newsday this month.

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