NOTE: As Allegro went to press, the minutes from the Dec. 18, 2018 meeting had not yet been approved for publication.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019

Meeting called to order at 11:09 a.m. by President Krauthamer. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Frawley, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes from January 8, 2019 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 8, 2019 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on a planned tribute to the late Urbie Green.

Krauthamer reported on issues pertaining to Local 802 communications.

Krauthamer reported he had met with KMR to discuss ongoing issues with Local 802’s database.

Krauthamer reported that he had met with AFM President Ray Hair on January 8, 2019 and discussed changes to the Limited Pressing Agreement.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for negotiations between Local 802 and The Broadway League for a successor collective bargaining agreement.

Krauthamer reported on topics covered at the interdepartmental meeting of January 11, 2019.

Krauthamer reported on his visits to pits of Broadway shows.

Krauthamer reported on a settlement for a recording made during a performance of the 2018 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

Krauthamer appointed Executive Board member Pete Donovan as liaison to the Broadway negotiations.

Krauthamer reported on the status of the rank and file negotiating committee for negotiations between Local 802 and The Broadway League.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on her work on the 2019 budget in collaboration with Controller Camiolo.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on negotiations between Local 802 and New York Pops.

Discussion held.

Fisher announced that ratification of the agreement between Local 802 and American Symphony Orchestra would commence next week.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on his attendance at the Winter JazzFest Marathon on January 12, 2019.

Discussion held.

Schwartz presented requests from three members for leaves of absence from Broadway shows.

It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Director of Organizing and Field Services Winkler and Organizing Department Senior Business Representative Gasteyer present.

Winkler and Gasteyer reported on the status of the organizing campaign at Argyle Theater in Babylon, NY, the agreement reached with the employers to formally recognize Local 802 as the bargaining representative for musicians performing at the theater, and that negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement will begin on or about September 1, 2019.

Discussion held.

Winkler and Gasteyer excused.

Recording Department Senior Business Representative Friedman present.

Friedman reported on the Music Performance Trust Fund and the utilization of the budget assigned to Local 802 by the Fund.

Discussion held.

Friedman excused.

Fisher presented a request from Orchestra of St. Luke’s to utilize public service scales for six rehearsals and for a performance on February 4, 2019.

Fisher presented a request from Little Orchestra Society to utilize public service scales for a performance on January 25, 2019.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request from Orchestra of St. Luke’s as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request from Little Orchestra Society as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher requested that the Financial Vice President be granted the authority to approve all future requests for the utilization of public service scales and that the board would receive a report of such approvals.

It was moved and seconded to grant the requested authority.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Board recessed at 12:31.

Board reconvened at 12:36.

Theater Department Senior Business Representative Fitzpatrick present.

Fitzpatrick presented a report on the creation and work of the Local 802 Diversity Committee and requested a budget for a networking event on February 20, 2019.

Discussion held.

Fitzpatrick excused.

Meeting adjourned at 1:23 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019

Meeting called to order at 11:19 am by President Krauthamer. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Frawley, Kainuma, Shankin.

Minutes from January 15, 2019 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 15, 2019 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the American Songbook employer agreements.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the upcoming negotiations between Local 802 and Kaufman Music Center for the successor collective bargaining agreement covering the fulltime and part time faculty teaching artists.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on a grievance filed against New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players pertaining to a New Year’s Eve Gala in which the employer did not utilize the orchestra as was its past practice and without providing notice to the members.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on grievances filed against New Jersey Festival Orchestra pertaining to violations of its collective bargaining agreement with Local 802.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her recent meeting with the committee of Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that a meeting scheduled with New York Pops had been canceled without notice.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Westchester Philharmonic is in arrears for pension and health contributions pertaining to a recent engagement.

Discussion held.

Fisher announced that the Local 802 financial policy would be presented to the board next week.

Discussion held.

President Krauthamer reported on strategic plans for Local 802 Notes and Allegro.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on issues pertaining to legal representation for Local 802.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his visits to Broadway orchestras.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer discussed appropriate use of social media for Local 802 officers.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt present at 12:33.

Krauthamer reported on interdepartmental meetings and the development of strategic goals for the coming year.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced an all-staff meeting for January 25, 2019 at 11am.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer and Executive Board member Frawley reported on the development of a members’ artistic advisory board.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans to update fire procedures and provide security training for staff.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that a program for internal sexual harassment training has been selected.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Cohen reported on issues pertaining to Allegro.

Discussion held.

Cohen requested information on changes to trustees of the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Krauthamer reported on changes to the union-side trustees of the Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Axelrod reported on her participation in the Local 802 Anti-Harassment Committee and a potential amendment to the Local 802 Bylaws.

Discussion held.

Schwartz presented a request from a member for a leave of absence from a Broadway show.

It was moved and seconded to approve the leave of absence as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019

Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m. by President Krauthamer. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes from January 22, 2019 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 22, 2019 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President Schwartz presented a request from member Louis Crocco for funding of Broadway Bowling League fees for the Local 802 Bowling Team in the amount of $90.00.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Schwartz presented a letter of congratulations to the new administration from the officers of Los Angeles Local 47 AFM.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the status of agreements covering American Songbook concert series.

Discussion held.

President Krauthamer reported on the status of the retainer agreement with Cohen, Weiss & Simon LLP.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer presented an agreement with Spivak Lipton LLP for its legal services pertaining to the negotiation of a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and The Broadway League.

Managing Director Kantor present at 11:49.

It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Spivak Lipton LLP.

Discussion held.

Motion withdrawn.

Krauthamer presented a letter from Metropolitan Opera Orchestra pertaining to its preference for outside legal counsel to Local 802.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement between Local 802 and Spivak Lipton LLP.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer reported on the status of the retainer agreement with Local 802 counsel Harvey Mars.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported he was interviewing candidates to fill a Chief of Staff position.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he had met with Michael Capasso of New York City Opera and that he had requested information on the financial status of that organization.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the recent interdepartmental and all-staff meetings.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the development of training proposals for union staff.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 12:51.

Board reconvened at 12:58.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on issues pertaining to a concert scheduled by Westchester Philharmonic for February 10, 2019 and the amounts presently in arrears for wages, work dues, health and pension contributions.

Discussion held.

Controller Camiolo present.

Camiolo presented the 2019 Local 802 Budget.

Executive Board member Davis excused at 1:37.

Kantor excused at 1:42.

It was moved and seconded to approve the 2019 budget as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Camiolo excused.

Fisher reported that she had approved the utilization of public service scales for a rehearsal and a performance at the Wheatley School by Orchestra Long Island, Inc. on February 28, 2019.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that the collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and American Symphony Orchestra had been ratified by the members.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and New York Pops.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that the officers and Executive Board member Donovan had participated in a meeting with indie musicians in the Local 802 club room.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner reported her participation, along with delegate Bill Hayes, in the monthly meeting of New York City Central Labor Council.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt presented information on rules for board meeting attendance.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer presented his letter in response to that received from Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Kantor present at 2:32.

Schwartz presented requests from two members for leaves of absence from Broadway shows.

It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Meeting called to order at 11:12 a.m. by President Krauthamer. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes from January 29, 2019 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 29, 2019 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President Schwartz presented requests from two members for leaves of absence from Broadway shows.

It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Communications Associate DiPasquale present.

DiPasquale presented a proposal for a Labor 411 trifold brochure featuring the Local 802 list of signatories.

Discussion held.

DiPasquale presented an invitation to participate in the Future in Focus job fair to inform high school students about labor unions, scheduled for March 14, 2019 at United Federation of Teachers headquarters.

It was moved and seconded to participate in Future in Focus.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the Labor 411 brochure.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

DiPasquale distributed proposed guidelines for the purchase of journal advertisements.

Discussion held.

DiPasquale excused.

President Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the Public Relations budget.

Discussion held.

Electronic Media Supervisor Painting and Business Rep Pawlo present.

Painting and Pawlo reported on the revised limited pressing agreement, distributed a copy of the agreement and a summary of Sound Recording Labor Agreement wages and benefits.

Discussion held.

Pawlo presented a limited pressing agreement between Local 802 and Ghostlight Records for a cast album recording of the Off Broadway production of “Man in the Ceiling.”

It was moved and seconded to approve the limited pressing agreement for “Man in the Ceiling,” pending the receipt of a signed agreement from the employer.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Painting and Pawlo excused.

Board recessed at 12:15.

Board reconvened at 12:41.

Krauthamer reported on a letter from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and a meeting held with members of the Orchestra committee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced a meeting on February 6, 2019 with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 1 pm.

Krauthamer reported on his visits to Broadway orchestras and the status of preparations for negotiations between Local 802 and The Broadway League for a successor collective bargaining agreement.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer appointed Executive Board member Davis to lead the Communications Subcommittee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer appointed Executive Board member Frawley to lead the Organizing Subcommittee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer and Executive Board member Axelrod reported on the activities of the Anti-Harassment Committee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to employer Michael Capasso and New York City Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on publication options for Allegro.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 2:13.

Axelrod excused at 2:14.

Executive board member Donovan excused at 2:15.

Board reconvened at 2:20.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on a Classical musicians forum on January 30, 2019.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to Westchester Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that the firm WaterLogic will install a purified drinking water system at Local 802 for a five-day trial period on February 11, 2019.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the upcoming Jazz Mentors event, “Taking it on the Road – Putting Together a Successful Tour” as scheduled on February 15, 2019 in the Local 802 club room.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that the members of Village Vanguard Orchestra had ratified the collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Sixteen as One, LLC.

Schwartz reported on a proposal from MusiCares for a seminar on hearing damage for Local 802 members.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.