Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:18 am by Recording Vice President Schwartz. Present: Executive Board members Axelrod, Davis, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. President Krauthamer absent on union business.

Minutes of March 3, 2020 reviewed.

Executive Board member Frawley joined the meeting by telephone at 11:20.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of March 3, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

President Krauthamer present at 11:30 and assumed the chair.

It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence as submitted pending approval of the Theatre Department.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer presented a request from Women in the Arts & Media to renew membership in the organization.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Davis presented a request from the Broadway Green Alliance that Local 802 become a center for the collection and recycling of used musical instrument strings.

It was moved and seconded to participate in the Broadway Green Alliance recycling program.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer presented an invitation to participate in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial event on October 25, 2020.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher joined the meeting by telephone at 12 noon.

Krauthamer reported on internal communications and operations planning at the local to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic and messaging to the membership.

Executive Board member Donovan present at 12:15.

Discussion held.

Fisher ended telephone call and Board recessed at 12:45.

Board reconvened at 12:54.

Krauthamer reported on a request from NYS AFL-CIO to hold an organizing training from June 12-14, 2020 in the club room.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the training held by Labor Notes at the local.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported he had met with Local 764 IATSE President Pat White.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on personnel matters at the local.

Executive Board member Davis excused at 1:04.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and DCINY.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Cohen joined the meeting by telephone.

Krauthamer reported that negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic will resume next week.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a special situations meeting pertaining to the Broadway production of Six.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer called the meeting into executive session at 2:02.

Krauthamer called the meeting out of executive session at 2:06.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the postponement of negotiations for a successor Sound Recording Labor Agreement between AFM and major record label employers, due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on upcoming negotiations for a successor Commercial Announcements collective bargaining agreement between AFM and employers.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:00 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of March 10, 2020 tabled.

Recording Vice President Schwartz presented a request for a limited pressing agreement from Ice Cream Sandwiches LLP for a cast album of its Off Broadway production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

It was moved and seconded to approve the request from Ice Cream Sandwiches LLP as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to New York Philharmonic and the cancellation of engagements for the orchestra.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of engagements for New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the cancellation of engagements by Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that cancellations of Off Broadway performances would be addressed on a case by case basis.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802, along with the other Broadway unions and guilds, and The Broadway League pertaining to cancellations of Broadway performances in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer presented the terms of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) as currently drafted between all the Broadway unions and guilds and The Broadway League.

It was moved and seconded to approve the terms of the MOA pending receipt of the final language.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer reported on Local 802 operations and emergency planning.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of communications between the local and membership.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for Emergency Relief Fund grants to members for canceled work.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he will confer with the Musicians Health Fund to review the status of members participating in the plan.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer excused at 12:10. Financial Vice President Fisher assumed the chair.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and American Ballet Theatre.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the status of scheduled engagements of American Classical Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that American Composers Orchestra has offered 50 percent of wages plus benefits for canceled engagements.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that American Symphony Orchestra has yet to cancel its final performance scheduled on April 2, 2020.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported the Gay Men’s Choir has canceled its performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Bronx Arts Ensemble may continue to perform via online streaming.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Little Orchestra Society.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Mostly Mozart Festival hopes to resume its schedule of performances in the summer.

Fisher reported that New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has canceled performances and will try re-schedule.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Scandia Symphony will try to continue its performance schedule.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Oratorio Society of NY and Sacred Music Society had not yet canceled their scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Orpheus Chamber Orchestra had canceled its scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Queens Symphony had canceled its scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Riverside Symphony may cancel its scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that School of American Ballet had no engagements scheduled until May and had not yet announced its future plans.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Orchestra of St. Luke’s is working on plans to maintain health coverage for its musicians.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Stamford Symphony had canceled its scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project may cancel its scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Westchester Symphony has canceled its scheduled performances.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on staffing in Members Services.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the cancellation of work for Live TV show bands.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Donovan inquired about the utilization of the AFM Single Song Overdub Agreement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion held.

Board discussion held on contingency plans for members to generate revenue during the pandemic.

Executive Board member Axelrod inquired about the work hours of security staff.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Davis discussed social media connections for contributions to the Musicians Emergency Relief Fund.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt inquired about the utilization of LS-1 agreements for online performances, called on AFM to offer a relief program, and discussed the status of tenants in the union hall.

Discussion held.

Axelrod reported on a letter received from a member with recommendations for contingency planning.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:32 pm.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

President Krauthamer reported on the institution of emergency leaves for certain staff members.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a settlement with Local 153 covering the emergency leave policy, effective today.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a settlement with New York Philharmonic covering canceled engagements of the orchestra due to the COVID-10 pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a settlement with Metropolitan Opera covering canceled engagements of the orchestra due to the COVID-10 pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and New York City Ballet and a settlement for canceled engagements of the orchestra during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a letter sent by Local 802 to Senator Charles Schumer with respect to unemployment insurance coverage of 1099 employees.

Discussion held.

The Executive Board discussed the status of ongoing building expenses during the closure as mandated by the State of New York during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported that New York Pops will pay health benefits for its canceled engagements.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she was awating news from other freelance orchestras with regard to the payment of health benefits for canceled engagements.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she had met with the orchestra committee of American Ballet Theatre and the employer with regard to plans for the coming season.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported that negotiations will commence today for a new collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and The New School covering the Part-time Jazz Faculty.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on information from Actors Fund of America clarifying the terms for grants to members for canceled work.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that an email will be sent to all recording musicians with information on the direct mailing of paychecks from employers.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that member-leader agreements with Roxy Coss Quintet and New York Jazzharmonic were being readied for signature.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that negotiations between Local 802 and Live Nation/NYCB Theatre at Westbury for a successor collective bargaining agreement are now on hold due to the COVID-19.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on a video conference with representatives of indie music organizations pertaining to a collaborative petition on federal aid for musicians impacted by the COVID-19.

Discussion held.

The Executive Board discussed emergency relief for members.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve the language of an industry-wide coalition petition as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer 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.

Executive Board member Paisner requested information on the makeup of essential staff at the local.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that two musical theatre productions at Lincoln Center will be rescheduled for the Fall of 2020.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:20 pm.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:10 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 11:11.

President Krauthamer requested that the board approve a settlement agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic pertaining to the cancellation of engagements of the orchestra during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was moved and seconded to approve the settlement with New York Philhamonic as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer requested that the board approve a settlement agreement between Local 802 and New York City Ballet pertaining to the cancellation of engagements of the orchestra during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was moved and seconded to approve the settlement with New York City Ballet as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer requested that the board approve a settlement agreement between Local 802, the other Broadway unions and guilds and The Broadway League pertaining to the cancellation of performances of Broadway shows during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was moved and seconded to approve the settlement with The Broadway League as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer requested that the minutes of March 24, 2020 be reviewed by board members after the meeting and that any corrections be submitted by email to Recording Vice President Schwartz.

Minutes of March 24, 2020 tabled pending review.

Krauthamer reported on his conversation of this morning with The Broadway League on the utilization of the CARES Act by Broadway employers.

Hoyt rejoined the meeting at 11:25.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the provisions of the CARES Act and its applicability to Local 802 finances and staffing.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the impact of COVID-19 on employment for New York Philharmonic teaching artists.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 12:30.

Board reconvened at 12:45.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and DCINY and the cancellation of engangements of the orchestra.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of the Emergency Relief Fund and plans for the future.

Discussion held.

Hoyt and Executive Board members Axelrod and Davis reported on the work of the PR Subcommittee as regards fundraising for the Emergency Relief Fund.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to include the titled officers on a proposed recording to benefit the Emergency Relief Fund.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Donovan and Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the terms and utilization of the AFM Single Song Overdub Agreement.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher presented an agreement for a one-year extension to the memorandum of agreement between Local 802 and American Ballet Theatre.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on the preparation of Local 802 financial reports and the LM-2.

Discussion held.

Fisher provided an update on the matter of unpaid leave for the orchestra of Mostly Mozart Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a recent meeting via video conference of the Women of 802 committee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the Local 802 annual budget and status of the local’s finances as reported on the LM-2.

Discussion held.

The Executive Board discussed NYS Unemployment Insurance as it may apply to board compensation.

Board recessed at 2:09.

Board reconvened at 2:19.

Schwartz requested that minutes of today’s board meeting be reviewed following the video conference and that he be notified via email of votes to approve the minutes as submitted or informed of any corrections by the end of the week.

Schwartz reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and The New School covering the Part-time Jazz Faculty, and of the signing of a 90-day extension to the agreement following its expiration on June 30, 2020 through to September 30, 2020.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the settlement of a court case pertaining to the AFM-EPF.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 3:26 pm.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Meeting called to order at 3:35 pm by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

President Krauthamer called the meeting into executive session at 3:36.

Krauthamer called the meeting out of executive session at 4:13 pm.

Meeting adjourned at 4:13 pm.