Musicians in the Minnesota Opera Orchestra have authorized a strike after members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 30-73 voted unanimously.

According to the Union statement, the musicians have been working without a contract for six months.

According to MP News, “the players say management has cut their work by more than 40 percent and has not given guarantees of their future as an orchestra with the opera. The musicians also allege the Minnesota Opera management has not shared a “strategic plan/detailed company vision and all financial information” about the organization.”

In response to the strike the Minnesota Opera called the strike authorization an “unnecessary step” saying it has been “responsive, transparent and accommodating to their numerous requests.”

The Minnesota Opera is next set to perform “The Daughter of the Regiment.”