Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:05 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 September 22, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of September 22, 2020 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on the upcoming Live TV Video contract campaign rally as scheduled on October 5, 2020 to be held outside the offices of NBC, CBS and ABC networks.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley present at 11:19.

Krauthamer reported on his activities to encourage government financial aid for musicians.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Broadway shows.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced a meeting of the COBUG Diversity, Inclusion and Equity committee as scheduled for today.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to negotiations between Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his participation at a meeting as a new member of the board of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the upcoming launch of a new fundraising campaign in support of Local 802 Musicians Emergency Relief Fund.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported matters pertaining to AFM/SAG-AFTRA Fund.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on matters pertaining to the negotiation of a COVID side letter between Local 802 and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she would be reaching out to all orchestras on matters pertaining to health and safety.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a recording session by Stamford Symphony.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a proposal from a member for the creation of a Local 802 cookbook.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 12:25.

Board reconvened at 12:33.

Controller Emelianova and Cynthia Lachnicht and Keith Dressel of Morgan Stanley present.

Lachnicht and Dressel reviewed Local 802 investments.

Discussion held.

Emelianova, Lachnicht and Dressel excused.

Recording Vice President Schwartz presented the AFM extension to December 31, 2020 of the deadline for payment of membership dues, in response to the COVID pandemic.

Discussion held.

Schwartz, Krauthamer and Frawley reported on negotiations between AFM and NBC, CBS, and ABC for a successor collective bargaining agreement covering Live TV and Video recording.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:56 pm.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Meeting called to order at 3:06 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, Executive Board members Cohen, Donovan, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. Minutes recorded by FVP Fisher.

Minutes of September 29, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of September 29, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer and Elise Frawley reported on the Live TV negotiations and rally held on October 6, 2020.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the activities of the Government Relations Committee and the endorsement process.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer proposed holding another virtual Town Hall in early November.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer discussed a meeting of the Health Fund Trustees held earlier in the week.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer discussed staffing updates and ongoing process changes to the recording and membership departments.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer discussed negotiations for health benefits for Broadway musicians.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to negotiations between Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Davis present at 3:44.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on her attendance at an AFL-CIO Organizing Training held Sept 29-Oct 1.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on finalizing an extension agreement with the Bronx Arts Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that a request was submitted to the AFM for a waiver of 4^th quarter per capita late fees and a waiver of the new member initiation fee per past practice.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a concert planned by the New Jersey Festival Orchestra utilizing 16 musicians.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a recording done by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on financial matters to be discussed with the Finance Committee later this week.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Little Orchestra Society completed a recording under the terms of the IMA that is under review by the LOS orchestra committee.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner reported on matters pertaining to the COVID relief stimulus package under discussion in Congress.

Meeting adjourned at 3:54 pm.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:07 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.

Minutes of October 7, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of October 7, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on his meeting with Metropolitan Opera committee and management.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer and Executive Board member Shankin reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Controller Emelianova present.

Financial Vice President Fisher and Emelianova presented the Local 802 financial report for August 2020.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused.

Krauthamer reported on discussions with NYCB mgmt. and comte regarding cancellation of work

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on an announcement from The Broadway League continuing the suspension of all ticket sales for Broadway performances in New York City through May 30, 2021.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held

Krauthamer excused at 12:31. Fisher assumed the chair.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 12:32.

Board recessed at 12:32.

Board reconvening at 12:47.

Fisher reported on an extension agreement between Local 802 and Bronx Arts Ensemble to run through September 11, 2021.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on changes to the terms and conditions of the Directors & Officers insurance policy.

Discussion held.

Fisher proposed a forum for classical musicians to take place on October 28, 2020.

Discussion held.

Fisher inquired about matters pertaining to streaming of electronic media.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the efforts of The New School Labor Coalition to confront the university administration’s restructuring and lay-off of faculty and staff.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that an extension would be proposed to the collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Big Top Works d/b/a Big Apple Circus.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the status of agreements pertaining to videos produced for Emergency Relief Fund Songs of Support.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:28 pm.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:05 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, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of October 13, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of October 13, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer discussed matters pertaining to Broadway show performances.

Discussion held.

Local 802 counsel Mars present.

Mars and Recording Vice President Schwartz presented an agreement between Local 802 and Big Top Works d/b/a Big Apple Circus (BAC) in which it will continue to honor the terms and conditions of its collective bargaining agreement with Local 802 and that the parties will negotiate in good faith over a successor collective bargaining agreement.

Discussion held.

Mars excused.

Executive Board member Frawley excused at 12 noon.

Krauthamer reported on his communications with elected officials on matters of concern to the membership.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 12:33

Board reconvened at 12:43.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to the Local 802 annual budget.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to renewal quotes for Directors & Officers Insurance.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a recent NYC Central Labor Council conference call.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on matters pertaining to The New School and the activities of New School Labor Coalition.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner presented a proposal to have members perform for those waiting on lines at polling places to vote in the general election and referred the board to playforthevote.com.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:22 pm.