Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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, Donovan, Frawley, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of March 23, 2021 reviewed.

Executive Board member Davis present at 11:12.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of March 23, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the ratification of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and New York City Opera (NYCO) and the settlement of a grievance between the parties.

It was moved and seconded to approve the settlement with NYCO.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with NYCO.

Krauthamer reported on his meeting with members of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Discussion held.

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

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to New York City Ballet and an arbitration commencing the week of April 5, 2021.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a grievance filed by Local 802 against the producers of Phantom of the Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that an article on the AFM-EPF had appeared in Rolling Stone magazine.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer and Financial Vice President Fisher reported on matters pertaining to performances at Jacob Javits Center.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the potential utilization of New York State tax credits by The Broadway League.

Discussion held.

Member William Hayes present.

New York City Councilman Justin Brannan present.

Brannan reported on his candidacy for re-election to NY City Council from District 43 and took questions from the board.

Brannan excused.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Justin Brannan for re-election.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Hayes excused.

Board recessed at 12:39.

Board reconvened at 12:58.

Krauthamer reported on the distribution to the membership of a self-identification survey.Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the recent election of officers to the Local 802 Theatre Committee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his meeting with the NYC deputy mayor together with other unions on the plans for the reopening of Broadway.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to New York Pops.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a Classical Musicians Forum held on March 24, 2021.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a contract extension signed with Victor Herbert Renaissance Project.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that account representatives from Morgan Stanley will attend the next board meeting.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Patriot Brass Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on matters pertaining to a proposed recording session and filming by the producers of Come from Away.

Discussion held.

Schwartz requested an email poll to review the updated pandemic waivers policy as proposed by AFM.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner discussed organizing in the field of chamber music.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt present at 2:22.

Meeting adjourned at 2:25 pm.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:04 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 Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of March 30, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of March 30, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer presented an invoice from Case Arts Law LLC in the amount of $546 as covered under Member Legal Services.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that the local had received a loan from Small Business Administration.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz excused at 11:14.

Krauthamer requested that an advance to Schwartz be issued to offset his 2020 severance tax burden.

It was moved and seconded to approve an advance to Schwartz to offset his 2020 severance tax burden.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Schwartz present at 11:32.

Krauthamer reported on an initiative to provide COVID vaccinations to local members.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for performances by members at vaccination sites.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Axelrod present at 11:33.

Krauthamer reported on an effort by producers of The Broadway League to obtain tax credits.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a grievance filed by the local against the producers of Phantom of the Opera.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley introduced Marjorie Velazquez.

Marjorie Velazquez present.

Velazquez reviewed her candidacy for election to New York City Council from the 13^th District and took questions from the board.

Velazquez excused.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Velazquez for NY City Council.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer reported on a request from the producers of Phantom of the Opera for a waiver of the hiring provisions under the collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and The Broadway League.

It was moved and seconded to deny the request from the producers of Phantom of the Opera for a waiver of the hiring provisions under the collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and The Broadway League.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Davis excused 12:50

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 12:54.

Board recessed at 12:54.

Board reconvened at 1:03.

Morgan Stanley account representatives Cynthia Lachnicht and Keith Dressel present.

Lachnicht and Dressel reported on the status of local’s investments.

Discussion held.

Lachnicht and Dressel excused.

Executive Board member Donovan excused at 2:26.

Executive Board member Frawley excused at 2:31.

Krauthamer reported on the response to the member self-identification survey.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer appointed Executive Board member Shankin as board liaison to the Jazz Committee.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on a Paycheck Protection Program loan made to the local.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on matters pertaining to a proposed filming of Come from Away.

Discussion held.

Schwartz requested that the board review the terms of the AFM pandemic waiver.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported that negotiations will resume tomorrow for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Patriot Brass Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:49 pm.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:41 am by Recording Vice President Schwartz via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. President Krauthamer and Financial Vice President Fisher absent on union business.

Minutes of April 6, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of April 6, 2021 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the status of a proposal from the producers of “Come from Away” to film the Broadway production for distribution on Netflix.

Discussion held.

President Krauthamer present at 12:07 and assumed the chair.

Schwartz and Executive Board member Hoyt reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Patriot Brass Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Mostly Mozart Festival.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer excused at 12:16. Schwartz assumed the chair.

Discussion continued on Patriot Brass Ensemble negotiations.

Board recessed at 12:22.

Board reconvened at 12:26. Fisher present. Krauthamer present and assumed the chair.

Krauthamer reported that a tentative agreement had been reached for a memorandum of agreement between Local 802 and Mostly Mozart Festival.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the commencement of an arbitration between Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his meeting with American Ballet Theatre prior to commencement of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and the employer.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a proposed meeting between unions representing Broadway workers and The Broadway League.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the settlement of a grievance between Local 802 and the producers of “Phantom of the Opera” pertaining to a violation of the hiring provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between the local and The Broadway League.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the conclusion of the member self-identification survey.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on an upcoming meeting with New York State Council on the Arts.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his meeting with United Federation of Teachers pertaining to a pilot program for Local 802 teaching artists.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the NYC vaccination program.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley reported on the local’s political endorsement process.

Discussion held.

Member William Hayes present.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President in the first position on the ranked choice ballot and to endorse Brad Hoylman for the second position on that ballot.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Hayes excused.

Krauthamer excused at 1:07. Fisher assumed the chair.

Board recessed at 1:09. Hoyt excused.

Board reconvened at 1:21.

Hoyt present at 1:23.

Controller Emelianova present.

Emelianova and Fisher reviewed the Local 802 financial statements for February 2021.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused.

Fisher reported on investment recommendations from Morgan Stanley.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to rebalance the investments in the Strike Fund per the recommendations of Morgan Stanley.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to rebalance the investments in the General Fund per the recommendations of Morgan Stanley.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to Bronx Arts Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to Little Orchestra Society.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to School of American Ballet.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to New Jersey Festival Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher noted the passing of member and contractor Vincent Carano.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to Center for Contemporary Opera.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on an upcoming recording session at DiMenna Center scheduled by New York Pops.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that American Symphony Orchestra had scheduled a summer chamber series in Bryant Park.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on preparations for the negotiation of a side letter agreement between Local 802 and American Classical Orchestra to formulate a roster.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to American Composers Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:06 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, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. Fisher recorded the minutes.

Minutes of April 13, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of April 13, 2021 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on issues pertaining to Local 802 Musicians Health Fund and COBRA reimbursements

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the Broadway vaccination initiative in collaboration with NY City Hall.

Discussion held.

Joanne Garcia, candidate for New York City Council from District 10, and member William Hayes present.

Garcia reported on her candidacy for City Council and took questions from the board.

Garcia excused.

Discussion held.

Hayes excused.

Krauthamer reported on an upcoming meeting with The Broadway League.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on an upcoming meeting with the Local 802 Theatre Committee.

Discussion held.

Keith Dressel from Morgan Stanley present to report on the rebalancing of investments in the account of the Local 802 General Fund.

Discussion held.

Dressel excused.

Krauthamer reported on a Special Situation at the Broadway production of Six.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on members’ concerns regarding privacy and the self-identification survey that was sent to membership.

Discussion held.

Carmen de la Rosa, candidate for New York City Council from District 10 and member William Hayes present.

De la Rosa reported on her candidacy for City Council and took questions from the board.

De la Rosa excused.

Discussion held.

Hayes excused.

Board recessed at 1:03

Board reconvened at 1:18.

Krauthamer reported on the process for proposing changes to the Local 802 Bylaws.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Donovan excused at 1:31.

Krauthamer reported on an upcoming meeting with Music Workers Alliance and potential collaborations for organizing initiatives.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer and Financial Vice President Fisher reported on a side letter memorandum of agreement with Mostly Mozart Festival for engagements during the summer of 2021.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the orchestra of New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on ongoing negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he had been interviewed for the CBS-TV program, 60 Minutes.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on financial matters pertaining to the Local 802 Strike Fund.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on discussions with American Festival Orchestra and a possible performance at Bard College this summer.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:18.