Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Meeting called to order at 10:24 A.M. by President Gagliardi via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cohen, Cutler, Hyde, Kainuma, and Paisner.

Minutes of January 18, 2022 were reviewed by the Executive Board.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of January 18 2022, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on an arbitration demand Local 802 had filed against Radio City Music Hall.

Gagliardi discussed a conversation he had with a representative of Lincoln Center Theatre regarding initiation of negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement and development of a Memorandum of Agreement for safety protocols.

Gagliardi discussed concerns raised by theatrical arrangers regarding remittance of health benefit contributions.

Gagliardi discussed the functions and importance of Local 802 employees who serve as contract administrators.

Gagliardi raised a question regarding how the startup costs for the Broadway League 401K plan would be allocated.

Krauthamer present at 11:02 A.M.

Krauthamer discussed the allocation of 401K plan startup costs.

Fisher and Mars were invited to discuss issues with the CCS computer software and the results of a meeting that they had with a CCS representative.

Fisher discussed ongoing issues with IT.

Mars discussed issues with imputing and collection of recording work dues.

Mars discussed possible implementation of recording dues checkoff authorizations.

Discussion held regarding the CCS meeting.

Gagliardi announced an upcoming AFM operational compliance review.

Cohen inquired about the upcoming DOL LM 2 filing and preparations being made for that filing.

Cutler suggested an independent audit of Local 802’s computer operating system be conducted.

Fisher discussed the Local 802 recording escrow account.

Krauthamer discussed the Local 802 membership portal.

Suggestion made that the Local 802 communications committee coordinate with the Local 802 Communications Director Elsila regarding the upcoming membership meeting.

Discussion held.

Mars mentioned that the Local 802 committee for reopening the Local 802 building would be meeting at Local 802 on January 27 to tour the building.

Mars discussed the reopening of the third floor of the Local 802 building, the repopulation of the third floor, and moving the Recording Vice President’s office to that floor.

Mars reported on the rehiring of Executive Secretary Maureen Cupid Pierre.

Krauthamer discussed possible rental of the third floor.

Namkung present by telephone at 12:35 P.M.

Motion made and seconded that a revised operating budget for 2022 be presented to and reviewed by the Executive Board by its next meeting.

Discussion on the motion.

Break 12:59P.M. -1:05 P.M.

Further discussion held on the motion.

Roll call vote taken. Motion opposed by Assael, Burridge, Cohen, Cutler, Fisher, Hyde, Kainuma, Mars, Namkung and Paisner.

Motion failed.

Namkung excused at 1:16 P.M.

Mars presented the JayoJazz collective bargaining agreement for Executive Board approval.

Discussion regarding the agreement.

Mars directed to continue negotiations with respect to health fund contributions.

Fisher presented Oratorio Society of Queens collective bargaining agreement for Executive Board approval.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded that the Oratorio Society of Queens collective bargaining agreement be approved.

Motion carries unanimously.

Fisher discussed other negotiations in which she is involved.

Fisher reported on the Local 802 finance committee’s meeting with AFM Treasurer Jay Blumenthal.

Discussion regarding upcoming Broadway negotiations and the establishment of a negotiation committee.

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motion seconded.

Motion carries unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 2:01 P.M.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Meeting called to order at 11:09 A.M. by President Gagliardi via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cohen, Cutler, Hyde, Kainuma, Krauthamer, Namkung and Paisner.

Minutes of January 25, 2022 were reviewed by the Executive Board.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Assael present by phone at 11:29A.M.

Gagliardi discussed ongoing issues with IT.

Consultant Jen Cronin present at 11:31P.M.

Fisher discussed continuing issues with CCS.

Cronin explained the benefits of going back to the KMR operating system.

Mars discussed the details of the new KMR proposal.

Discussion held.

Kainuma excused 12:45 P.M.

Cronin excused at 12:49 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to accept the KMR proposal.

Assael excused at 1:05 P.M.

Discussion on the motion.

Motion carries. Krauthamer and Paisner opposed.

Break 1:25P.M. — 1:30P.M.

Gagliardi discussed Spivak Lipton’s bill for legal services in the amount of $3,018.75.

Gagliardi presented bills from Lincoln Center and the American Arbitration Association for costs related to the Local 802 officer election.

Gagliardi discussed Encores! and Broadway negotiations.

Gagliardi discussed ongoing issues with theatrical Covid testing.

Gagliardi discussed New York City Ballet’s use of recorded music for a ballet.

Krauthamer excused at 1:59 P.M.

Cutler discussed the possible distribution of a press release concerning New York City Ballet’s use of recorded music.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to approve a leave request by a Broadway musician.

Discussion held on the motion.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars discussed status of the JayoJazz collective bargaining agreement.

Mars discussed the settlement of the unfair labor practice charge Local 802 had filed against DCINY.

Fisher discussed ongoing negotiations with the American Symphony Orchestra and the Westchester Philharmonic.

Fisher advised that Morgan Stanley would be available to appear before the Executive Board on March 1, 2022 to discuss Local 802’s investments.

Fisher mentioned the need to review the Local 802 financial investment policy.

Hyde excused at 2:07 P.M. and rejoined by phone.

Discussion held regarding DCI negotiations.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carries unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 2:26 P.M.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Local 802 AFM membership meeting called to order at 5:05P.M. by President Gagliardi via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roll Call of the Local 802 Officers by Gagliardi.

Present: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cohen, Cutler, Hyde, Kainuma, Krauthamer, Namkung and Paisner and Trial Board Members Hayes, Lorensen, Perla and Willis.

A quorum was achieved during the meeting.

Introductory remarks by Gagliardi.

Mars reported on the formation of a committee to reopen the Local 802 building.

Reopening committee members Hyde and Cutler reported on efforts to safely reopen the Local 802 building.

Mars reported on the settlement of the unfair labor practice charge filed against DCINY.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations in which she is involved.

Fisher reported on the status of the Local 802 IT system.

Questions by the membership responded to by the Officers.

Meeting adjourned at 5:56 P.M.

Monday, February 7, 2022

Meeting called to order at 11:03 A.M. by President Gagliardi via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cutler, Hyde, Kainuma, Krauthamer and Namkung.

Minutes of the February 1, 2022 executive board meeting and the minutes of the February 2, 2022 membership meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of February 1, 2022 executive board meeting and the minutes of the February 2, 2022 membership meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi discussed a meeting he had with the American Ballet Theatre rehearsal pianists

Gagliardi reported on a settlement Local 802 had entered into with the New York City Ballet regarding its use of recorded music for a ballet.

Gagliardi discussed a meeting he had with the Encores! bargaining committee.

Motion made for an extension of leave previously granted to a Broadway musician.

Discussion regarding the request for an extension of leave.

Motion tabled until the next meeting.

Mars presented a revised version of JayoJazz collective bargaining agreement.

Motion made and seconded to approve the JayoJazz collective bargaining agreement as revised.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars discussed a meeting he had with the DCI bargaining unit in preparation for upcoming negotiations.

Mars discussed steps being taken to safely reopen the building.

Mars discussed the extension of probation for several Local 153 members employed by Local 802.

Fisher discussed the finance committee meeting.

Fisher announced that she would be submitting a revised finance policy for executive board review and approval at its next meeting.

Fisher stated that the Oratorio Society of New York’s collective bargaining agreement had been ratified.

Fisher discussed the status of American Symphony Orchestra negotiations.

Discussion regarding Local 802 public service rates.

Discussion regarding Case Arts Law bill for legal services rendered to Local 802 and New York City Ballet Orchestra bargaining committee.

Krauthamer requested a report on the cost implications of the KMR computer system.

Krauthammer requested a time frame for the presentation of a revised Local 802 operating budget.

Discussion on the Local 802 budget.

Motion made to approve the previously approved budget.

Motion failed for lack of a second.

Local 802 Senior Business Rep Marisa Friedman present at 1:35 P.M.

Friedman presented Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra public service rate contract.

Kainuma excused at 11:45 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra contract.

Discussion held.

Motion carried.

Friedman presented a request to utilize recorded music as incidental music to be played during performances of Prayer for the French Republic.

Gagliardi advised that this request must be presented first to the AFM.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1 :16 P.M.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Meeting called to order at 11:04 A.M. by President Gagliardi via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cohen, Hyde, Krauthamer, Namkung and Paisner.

Minutes of February 7, 2022 were reviewed by the Executive Board.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a meeting he had with the City Center Encores! negotiation committee.

Gagliardi reported on a meeting he had with the Broadway negotiation committee.

Discussion held regarding negotiating theatrical COVID testing protocols.

Discussion held regarding negotiating increases in health benefit contribution rates.

Discussion regarding a MET personnel issue.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 11:30 A.M.

Emelianova presented Local 802’s December, 2021 profit and loss statement.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused at 11:56 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve an extension of leave previously granted to a Broadway musician as well as to approve a leave request by another Broadway musician.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reported on a meeting he had with OUR representatives regarding the reopening of the Local 802 building.

Mars reported on a grievance that had been filed concerning the improper termination of a musician from an upcoming production of Romeo and Bernadette.

Discussion held.

Mars reported on a negotiation session held between Local 802 and DCI.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Local 802 and The Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Local 802 and The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher discussed upcoming negotiations with the New Jersey Festival Orchestra.

Fisher discussed the status of American Symphony Orchestra negotiations.

Fisher discussed revisions to the Local 802 Financial Policy.

Discussion held regarding the resumption of in person executive board meetings.

Discussion held regarding the status of Local 802’s data base system.

Discussion held regarding the completion of Local 802’s financial audit and LM-2 filing.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:59 P.M.