RECORD IN NEW YORK!
We're investing in our future. Local 802 just designed and printed a new brochure to let producers know about the benefits of recording and hiring musicians in New York, including the city and state tax incentives. For more information, see www.RecordInNewYork.com

LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE OFFERS

Earlier this year the Local 802’s Executive Board met with two insurance representatives who offer Long Terms Care insurance products. The two links below briefly describes the policies they offer and the discount they have agreed upon for Local 802 members and relatives. You will be receiving a mailing about this offer in the coming weeks. In the meantime you can access their offers with the links provided.

John Hancock Insurance letter

MedAmerica Insurance letter

INDIE MUSICIANS UNITE!

Check out Take It to the Bridge, an online organizing hub for musicians, which has been active in actions at Tonic and the Knitting Factory.

NEW DELTA INSTRUMENT POLICY

The AFM and Local 802 have lifted their boycott of Delta and are currently urging all other airlines to adopt Delta's policies.

Click here for more information.

CONTACT 802
322 W. 48th Street
New York, NY 10036

MAIN PHONE:
(212) 245-4802
See the Administration & Staff sections by department or by subject area for phone extensions, e-mail and fax information.

Certain documents found on this web site are in .pdf format. If you do not have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in, you may download it by clicking on the button below:

ADVERTISE IN ALLEGRO!
Want to reach the ears and eyes of 10,000 professional musicians? Advertise in Local 802's newspaper, Allegro! For information and rates, click here.

January 2009

HEADLINES
The Arts Mean Business
* * * * * * *
Justice for Jazz Artists!
* * * * * * *
New Agreement - and New Model - for ACO
* * * * * * *
Tough Times
* * * * * * *
Solid Gains in a New Contract

BAND ROOM
January 2009

THEATRICAL SHOWCASE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Updated and now available to producers, general managers and musicians to be downloaded. Local 802 recommends these rules to be utilized for the upcoming New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF 2007). Hard copies will soon become available from Local 802.

ACTORS' FUND SOCIAL SERVICES

The Actors' Fund's Social Services offer comprehensive programs designed to meet the critical needs of entertainment professionals throughout their lives. Social workers provide crisis intervention, individual and family needs assessments, and develop long-term plans which include ongoing support, education, information and referrals.

See schedule of groups, seminars and workshops.