NEW YORK -- The union representing the orchestra for Radio City Music Hall's “Christmas Spectacular” has approved a contract deal that allowed its musicians to return to work following a bitter labor dispute.

The contract was approved late Sunday afternoon. Neither the union nor Radio City Entertainment has released details of the long-term deal.

The musicians performed on Friday for the first time since their Nov. 2 walkout. During the dispute, the show continued with recorded music backing the famed Rockettes.

The musicians said Radio City was trying to cut their base pay of $133 per show. At the height of the Christmas season, the orchestra works as many as six 90-minute shows every day - at overtime pay beyond the first two. The musicians must play at least 12 shows a week.

On average, a musician doing 150 of about 200 shows in the run would make about $25,000; orchestra members also receive very basic year-round health benefits.

Union members said the company had agreed to keep the contract's overtime clause, but salaries would be cut. The musicians said Radio City first offered an increase of 1.5 percent while they asked for about a 3 percent cost-of-living raise. But the company said a second orchestra would be hired, which would mean the musicians' income would be cut in half, according to the musicians.