The New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) announces its endorsement of Kamala Harris for president. In announcing the union’s endorsement, Local 802 President Sara Cutler issued the following statement: “As a union dedicated to the principles of justice, equality and workers’ rights, Local 802 enthusiastically endorses Kamala Harris for president. Her lifelong legacy of standing up for working families, fighting for fair wages, and championing inclusivity makes Kamala Harris the clear choice. Musicians and all workers deserve a president they can count on to protect their rights and especially speak up for their values. Kamala Harris is a leader we can be proud of, and we are thrilled to support her campaign for president.”

Local 802’s endorsement of Kamala Harris follows recent endorsements by the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Musicians (Local 802’s international union), the IATSE General Executive Board, and many other unions.

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ABOUT LOCAL 802

Local 802 represents thousands of highly skilled musicians who drive New York City’s thriving cultural and tourism economy. Its members — who perform on Broadway, at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Radio City, in recording studios, as teaching artists, on late-night TV shows and in other televised bands, in hotels, clubs, festivals and venues across NYC — are protected by collective bargaining agreements ensuring proper classification, fair treatment and a living wage. FOR MORE BACKGROUND ON LOCAL 802, CLICK HERE