Tuesday June 22, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:05 pm by Financial Vice President Fisher

via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Frawley, Kainuma, Shankin. President Krauthamer absent on union business. Cohen recorded the minutes.

Minutes of June 14, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 14, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Fisher requested that the board confirm the results of an email poll in which it approved for payment an invoice in the amount of $3,600 from Lakewood Advisors, LLC for its financial analysis pertaining to negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera.

It was moved and seconded to approve the results of the email poll.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher presented a request from Little Orchestra Society to utilize Public Service Scales for a quartet performance on Little Island on July 12, 2021.

It was moved and seconded to approve the use of Public Service Scales by Little Orchestra Society as requested.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported that negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and American Ballet Theatre would be held today.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to Stamford Symphony.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to New Jersey Festival Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to health and safety in the concert field.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the recent meeting of New York City Central Labor Council.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to American Classical Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that information on shortfall funds was available on the local’s Web site.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on Music Heals vaccination site engagements.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Donovan reported on Black Theatre United’s Commercial Summit and presented a revised document covering proposed commitments to be considered by the local.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:44 pm.

Tuesday June 29, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:07 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 Cohen, Donovan, Hoyt, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of June 22, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 22, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer presented an invoice from Spivak Lipton LLP in the amount of $14,318.75 for legal services relating to Local 802 negotiations with Metropolitan Opera and with New York City Ballet.

It was moved and seconded to approve for the payment the invoice from Spivak Lipton as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Paisner requested an update on the status of health contributions made by the producers of Broadway shows.

Executive Board members Axelrod and Frawley present at 11:20.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reviewed the agenda for the upcoming online meeting with members.

Discussion held.

Controller Emelianova and auditor Michael Van Sertima of Gould Kobrick & Schlapp, P.C. present.

Emlianova and Van Sertima presented the Local 802 consolidated financial statement.

Discussion held.

Emlianova and Van Sertima excused.

Financial Vice President Fisher presented a memorandum of agreement between Local 802 and Stamford Symphony to extend the collective bargaining agreement between the parties.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve the memorandum of agreement for ratification by the bargaining unit.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on his participation in the New School Labor Coalition meeting of June 28, 2021.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the status of submissions by members to utilize the LS-1 agreement to cover work in private teaching and performances.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Shankin reported that he will relinquish his role as liaison to the Local 802 Jazz Advisory Committee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for anti-bias training at Local 802.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the IT Department.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced that Legit 802, Inc. administrator Ronnie Gent will retire at the end of 2021.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced the retirement of IT staff member Jennifer Cronin on June 30, 2021.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to staffing in data processing.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the commencement of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Organization of Union Representatives.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the resumption of negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY).

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the results of the Local 802 self-identification survey.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer acknowledged the work of the Executive Board’s Politics Committee pertaining the the primary endorsement process.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he was awaiting the decision of the arbitrator in the case brought by Local 802 against New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

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

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters before the Re-opening Committee of the Local 802 Theatre Committee.

Discussion held.

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

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra would commence the ratification process of a memorandum of agreement for a three-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and the employer.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of plans for a teaching artist pilot program in collaboration with United Federation of Teachers.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the utilization by members of the Local 802 Musicians Emergency Relief Fund.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of a request for a special situation from the producers of the Broadway production of Six.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced that the Local 802 Centennial Celebration would be held this fall at a prominent location.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for organizing educational initiatives at the local.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:55 pm.

Tuesday July 6, 2021

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

Minutes of June 29, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 29, 2021 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer presented an invoice from Lakewood Advisors LLC in the amount of $4,950 for its advisory work pertaining to negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera.

It was moved and seconded to approve for payment the invoice from Lakewood Advisors LLC as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer informed the board of an invoice from Case Arts Law LLC in the amount of $1,014 relating to services to under Member Legal Services for negotiations between Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer presented invoices from Divergent HVAC Solutions LLC totaling $16,170 for repairs to the union hall HVAC system.

It was moved and seconded to approve for payment the invoices from Divergent as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer presented an invoice from KEC Kleinknecht Electric in the amount of $1,143.55 for electrical repairs to the union hall HVAC system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer reported on the results of the meeting of members online as held on June 30, 2021.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt reported on matters pertaining to organizing.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Axelrod discussed the role of political advisor to the local.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley excused at 11:58.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the employment of members for the orchestra of Radio City Music Hall.

Discussion held.

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

Frawley present at 12:19.

Fisher reported on the status of a contract ratification by members of the Stamford Symphony.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that a letter of information on the health coverage shortfall fund had been sent to participating orchestras.

Discussion held.

The board reviewed the utilization of LS-1 agreements in the current six-month period.

Axelrod excused at 12:23.

Fisher reported that negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and American Ballet Theatre would be upcoming.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the status of Big Apple Circus.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on his contact with Boulevard Carroll rental company pertaining to the upcoming Centennial Celebration.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:50 pm.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:08 am by Financial Vice President Fisher via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Frawley, Kainuma, Paisner. President Krauthamer absent on union business.

Minutes of July 6, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 6, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Shankin present at 11:10.

Shankin excused at 11:12.

Financial Vice President Fisher requested that the board confirm the results of an email poll in which it approved for payment an invoice from Lakewood Advisors LLC in the amount of $5,050 for its services pertaining to negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera.

It was moved and seconded to confirm the results of the poll.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Davis present at 11:20.

Executive Board member Hoyt present at 11:29.

Controller Emelianova present.

Fisher and Emelianova reviewed the Local 802 financial statement for May 2021.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused.

Board recessed at 12:24.

Board reconvened at 12:33.

Executive Board member Frawley discussed the reopening of the union hall and requested a report from the officers.

Discussion held.

Shankin present at 12:57.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to the 2021 election of Local 802 officers.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner excused at 1:07.

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

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Bronx Arts Ensemble are scheduled for July 23, 2021.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Kainuma excused at 1:39.

Fisher requested approval of a proposed quote in the amount of $6,411.38 from Boulevard Carroll Entertainment Group, Inc. for the rental of sound equipment and for its on-site labor relating to the Local 802 Centennial Celebration.

It was moved and seconded to approve the quote from Boulevard Carroll as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Shankin excused at 1:59.

Paisner present at 2 pm.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and the new owners of Big Apple Circus.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the status of agreements between Local 802 and theatres on Long Island.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:07 pm.

Tuesday July 20, 2021

Meeting called to order at 2:33 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, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of July 13, 2021 reviewed.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer presented an invoice in the amount of $2,613 from Unitec Elevator Company for elevator repair.

It was moved and seconded to approve for payment the invoice from Unitec as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on his participation in a meeting via Zoom of the American Society of Musical Arrangers and Copyists.

Discussion held.

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 vaccination and testing policies as mandated by The New School.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported that she would be meeting with Bronx Arts Ensemble on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Discussion held.

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

Discussion held.

Members Javier Gandara, Stephanie Mortimore and Brad Gemeinhardt of Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Committee present.

Gandara, Mortimore and Gemeinhardt reported on matters pertaining to the negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Gandara, Mortimore and Gemeinhardt excused.

Schwartz excused at 3:30. Executive Board member Cohen recorded the minutes.

Discussion continued.

Krauthamer reported on the arbitration hearing between Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

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

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of discussions with The Broadway League pertaining to the reopening of shows.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 4:20.

Krauthamer reported on plans for the reopening of the union hall.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer announced an in-person membership meeting will be scheduled for October 27, 2021.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on future staffing of the local.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for initiatives benefiting members.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 5:04 pm.

Tuesday July 27, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:04 am by Financial Vice President Fisher via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. President Krauthamer absent on union business.

Minutes of July 20, 2021 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 20, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on a tentative budget for the Local 802 Centennial Celebration.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the requirements for the Centennial Celebration as mandated by the NYC Parks Department for proof of insurance coverage and that the local deliver plans for the site and the production.

Discussion held.

Schwartz presented the newly revised bylaws of the Jazz Advisory Committee of Local 802.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Schwartz reported on a proposal for an orchestral recording session.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and American Ballet Theatre.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Axelrod excused at 12:15.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to American Composers Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to American Symphony Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she would be bringing a new collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Bronx Arts Ensemble to the board for its approval.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her upcoming schedule of meetings with various orchestras.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:50 pm.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:10 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, Donovan, Frawley, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. President Krauthamer absent on union business.

Minutes of July 27, 2021 reviewed.

Executive Board member Kainuma excused at 11:11.

Executive Board members Hoyt and Davis present at 11:15.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 27, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer present at 11:28 and assumed the chair.

Krauthamer reported on a proposal for anti-bias training for officers and staff.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer presented an update on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher and Kainuma present at 12:20.

Krauthamer reported on the work of the Broadway reopening committee.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley excused at 1:08.

Board recessed at 1:30. Davis excused.

Board reconvened at 1:45.

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

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he was awaiting the decision of the arbitrator in the matter of Local 802 and New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that audition notices had been sent out by Radio City Music Hall for the 2021 Christmas Spectacular.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that the administration was monitoring issues of health and safety at Local 802.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on repairs to HVAC systems in the union hall.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the results of the self-identification survey as completed by members.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on activities of the Local 802 IT department.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he was working on a settlement pertaining to a special situation request from the producers of the Broadway production of Six.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his conversations with the staff of Senator Charles Schumer pertaining to issues impacting Local 802 members.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on proposed initiatives for the benefit of Local 802 members.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she would meet with the orchestra committee of Orchestra of St Luke’s on Friday.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to an upcoming meeting of the orchestra committee of American Symphony Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to an upcoming meeting of the orchestra committee of Queens Symphony.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she will attend the ICSOM convention next week.

Discussion held.

Fisher requested a meeting of the Local 802 finance committee.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to health and safety for ensembles.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:27 pm.

Tuesday August 10, 2021

Meeting called to order at 11:08 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of August 3, 2021 reviewed.

Discussion held.

President Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to a commitment document as proposed by Black Theatre United.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a settlement agreement with the producers of the Broadway production of Six pertaining to a request for a special situation.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the work of the Broadway Re-opening Committee.

Discussion held.

Controller Emelianova present.

Emelianova presented the Local 802 financial report for June 2021.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused.

Krauthamer continued the report on the work of the Broadway Re-opening Committee.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Davis present at 12:01.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of August 3, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Davis presented the commitment document as proposed by Black Theatre United (BTU).

It was moved and seconded to have Local 802 sign on to the BTU commitment document as presented.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to table the motion to sign on to the BTU commitment document.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer reported on the decision of the arbitrator in the matter of the grievance brought by Local 802 against New York City Ballet.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the re-opening of the union hall and on related matters of the HEROS Act, and issues of health and safety.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley presented a request to establish a wellness room in the union hall.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:04 pm.

Thursday, August 19, 2021

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 Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. Fisher took the minutes.

Minutes of August 10, 2021, reviewed.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Minutes of August 10, 2021 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer requested confirmation of an email poll of the board in which it approved a settlement agreement pertaining to a special situation request from the producers of the Broadway production of Six the Musical.

Motion made and seconded to confirm the email poll to approve the settlement agreement for Six the Musical.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer requested that the board confirm an email poll in which it approved the Broadway Return-to-Work Side Letter Agreement.

Motion made and seconded to confirm the email poll approving the Broadway Return-to-Work Side Letter Agreement.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on the ICSOM Conference held August 10-13, 2021.

Discussion held.

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

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

Discussion held.

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

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations between Local 802 and Metropolitan Opera pertaining to the agreement covering Met Opera Associates.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer discussed the Broadway Return to Work ratification.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 4:59.

Discussion held

Executive Board member Donovan excused at 5:22.

Krauthamer discussed the plans for a return to the office of Local 802 staff.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned 5:27 pm.