Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Meeting called to order at 11:03 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman.

Minutes from the April 3 Executive Board meeting were distributed. Executive Board member Roach present at 11:12. It was moved and seconded to approve the April 3 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi announced that the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet today at 1:00 PM to consider project proposals.

Discussion held on Gagliardi’s scheduled attendance at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) convention in Beijing in June (see minutes of March 20, 2012).

Gagliardi reported on a grievance against New York City Ballet.

Gagliardi reported that the producers of “Once” are in compliance with its Broadway collective bargaining agreement obligations (see minutes from April 3, 2012). Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported there is a new Assistant Director of Labor Relations for the Broadway League.

Gagliardi reported on a request from the producers of “Bring It On” for an exception to the minimums requirement under the special situations clause of the Broadway agreement. Discussion held. Gagliardi appointed Executive Board members Brandford and Schwartz to the Special Situations committee for “Bring It On.”

Gagliardi reported on discussions with the League regarding the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” arbitration. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on computer network problems at the Local 802 offices.

Discussion held on Executive Board member attendance at Executive Board and Membership meetings.

Recording Vice President O’Connor requested annual salary adjustments for three Local 802 non-bargaining unit employees. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported that a part-time employee has been hired to assist with Local 802 office custodial work.

O’Connor reported that a Local 802 employee and Local 153 bargaining unit member has been given a transfer and pay increase to fill the role of referral service administrator. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported that the carpet outside of Room B on the first floor will be replaced.

O’Connor reported that the Local 802 officers will introduce recommendations at the June Local 802 membership meeting to contribute $2,500 each to the mayoral campaigns of Bill de Blasio, Christine Quinn and Scott Stringer as well as a $3,000 contribution to the American Federation of Musician’s TEMPO fund to be paid from Local 802’s TEMPO fund. Discussion held.

Theatre representative Friedman present. Friedman presented a Workshop Agreement with Big Fish Broadway, LLC for the production of “Big Fish.” Discussion held. Friedman excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the Workshop Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Concert representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a request from the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra to use public service scales for rehearsals and a youth concert on April 26 at the World Financial Center Winter Garden, which will be free and open to the public. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented Local 802 financial reports for 2011. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Meeting adjourned at 12:54 PM.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Meeting called to order at 11:12 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman.

It was moved and seconded to approve the April 10 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported that an announcement will be placed in Allegro of the recommendations to the membership at the June meeting to contribute $2,500 each to the mayoral campaigns of Bill de Blasio, Christine Quinn and Scott Stringer as well as a $3,000 contribution to the American Federation of Musician’s TEMPO fund to be paid from Local 802’s TEMPO fund. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded that the Local 802 Executive Board recommend these contributions from the TEMPO fund at the June meeting. Discussion held. Motion carried. Sharman opposed.

President Gagliardi reported on a grievance filed against the New York City Ballet (NYCB) for violation of Article XX (Maintenance of Standards) of the Local 802/NYCB collective bargaining agreement for bypassing titled players to perform the “Dalbavie Trio”.

Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic Extra and Substitute Musicians negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a settlement proposal of the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” arbitration. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to recommend acceptance of a settlement proposal from the Broadway League on the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” arbitration. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented an invitation to the New York City Central Labor Council Annual Awards Reception on June 19. It was moved and seconded to purchase two tickets to the Reception for a total of $500. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a letter from the New York City Central Labor Council asking Local 802 to assign a voter registration coordinator for the Local. Discussion held.

O’Connor presented an invoice for $17,061 from Geto & de Milly for advertisements purchased in various jazz publications to publicize the Justice for Jazz Artists campaign. It was moved and seconded to pay the invoice. Motion carried. Roach opposed.

O’Connor presented a proposal to donate funds to the Council for Living Music sufficient to pay for musicians to play in the May Day march and a subsequent march on that evening through Greenwich Village to some of the major jazz clubs. It was moved and seconded to donate $2,020.88 to the Council for Living Music for the above purpose. Motion carried. Roach opposed.

Gagliardi reported the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) minutes. It was moved and seconded to concur with the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Schwartz excused at 12:31. Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Mars and Financial Vice President Olcott distributed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the New York Pops. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

12:45 Executive Board recessed. 12:56 Executive Board reconvened.

Mars present. Olcott presented new Freelance Concert Single Engagement scales. It was moved and seconded to approve the new scales. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Theatre Representative Friedman present. Friedman presented an MOA with Midori and Friends (M&F). Discussion held. Assistant to the President Boyle present at 1:15. Mars and Friedman excused at 1:17. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with M&F. Motion carried unanimously.

Theatre Representatives Copeland and Couture present. Copeland presented an MOA with Hereafter, LLC. Couture presented an MOA with Old Jews Telling Jokes Company (OJTJ). Discussion held. Copeland and Couture excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with OJTJ. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Hereafter, LLC.

O’Connor reported on plans to restructure and expand organizing at Local 802. Discussion held.

Assistant to the President Boyle reported on a Central Labor Council meeting to organize Barclay Center in Brooklyn. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to purchase a half page ad for $350 in the Working Theatre’s Annual Awards Ceremony program journal. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Meeting called to order at 11:12 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

It was moved and seconded to approve the April 17 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” settlement recommendation to the Theatre Committee and matters regarding settlement discussions with The Broadway League.

Gagliardi reported on his attendance at the New York SAG/AFTRA Leadership Reception on April 23.

Gagliardi reported on Barclay Center organizing efforts by the New York City Central Labor Council.

Gagliardi reported on a grievance being filed against the New York City Opera for hiring a nonunion band for a fundraising event.

Financial Vice President Olcott presented a grant recording agreement with the Oratorio Society of New York. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on Single Engagement Club Date negotiations.

O’Connor reported on Jewish Single Engagement negotiations. Discussion held.

O’Connor presented to the Executive Board charges brought by a Local 802 member against another Local 802 member. It was moved and seconded to refer the charges to the Trial Board. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented the 2012 budget. Discussion held. Camiolo excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the 2012 budget. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Boyle reported on a COBUG meeting at which he learned that Actors Equity plans to use captured material from Broadway shows for a 100th anniversary presentation in several U.S. cities. Discussion held.

Boyle reported that Local 802 has been presented with complimentary tickets to the Jazz Foundation’s annual fundraiser, “A Great Night in Harlem.” Discussion held.

Boyle presented an invitation to the New York Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) 33rd Annual Award Celebration. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase an ad in the Celebration journal for $250. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Boyle requested a $100 donation to DME-WIN Radio, a radio station that deals with labor movement issues. It was moved and seconded to donate $100 to DME-WIN. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Meeting called to order at 11:12 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle. It was moved and seconded to approve the April 24 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on contractual obligations for substitutes not being followed by certain Broadway producers. Discussion held.

President Gagliardi reported on the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” arbitration, which has been cancelled due to a settlement. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that the Drama Desk Awards decision to drop the Best Orchestrator award category has been rescinded. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott presented a request by North/South Consonance to use public service scales for a June 5 concert with an additional rehearsal. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott presented a request by the Long Island Philharmonic to use public service scales for children’s concerts on May 23 and May 31. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported on the Queens Symphony videotaping of a concert. The Queens Symphony has requested approval of an archival agreement for that concert, which has already taken place. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the archival agreement for the videotaping. Motion carried. O’Connor opposed.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported that Local 802 will be participating in the May Day march this afternoon and a march on two jazz clubs in Greenwich Village in the evening accompanied by a live band.

O’Connor reported that AFM Local 47’s Executive Board has voted to participate in the Justice For Jazz Artists campaign. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported wage re-opener negotiations with Local 802’s clerical staff union, Local 153 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Discussion held.

Discussion held on setting dates for the 2012 Local 802 election of officers. The election will be held on December 4 from 10 AM to 8 PM. According to Local 802 Bylaws, nominating petitions may be picked up on or after September 15 and must be filed with the Recording Secretary’s office by October 15.

Gagliardi reported on Actors Equity’s plans to use archival tape from Broadway shows for its 100th anniversary touring exhibition. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve use of video clips requested by Actors Equity for the exhibition, provided that the Local 802 bug is displayed. Motion carried. O’Connor opposed.

Local 802 theatre representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a developmental production agreement with Hear Me, LLC for the production of “Holler if ya hear me.” Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the developmental production agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on policies and bylaws regarding Broadway leaves of absence.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Meeting called to order by Recording Vice President O’Connor at 11:14 AM. Present: O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle. President Gagliardi absent on union business.

It was moved and seconded to approve the May 1 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Cynthia Lachnicht and Keith Dressel, investment advisors from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney present. Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Lachnicht and Dressel distributed materials and gave a presentation regarding Local 802’s funds management. Discussion held. Lachnicht and Dressel excused. Discussion held on socially responsible investing.

Camiolo presented January financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a request from North/South Consonance, Inc. to use public service rates for an extra rehearsal for a June 19 Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) concert. Discussion held.

Fisher presented a request from Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra to use public service rates for a school program on May 11.

Fisher presented a request from the Bronx Arts Ensemble to use public service rates for concerts to be held on May 8, 15, 17 and 27. Discussion held. Fisher excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request from North/South Consonance. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request from Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request from the Bronx Arts Ensemble provided that the concerts adhere to guidelines set forth by MPTF for public service concerts. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on Local 802’s participation in the May 1 May Day labor march and the Justice for Jazz Artists march through Greenwich Village that evening. Discussion held.

Executive Board member and Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) Fundraising Coordinator Schwartz reported on recent fundraising developments for the ERF. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.