Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:05 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cohen and Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Kainuma and Namkung.

Minutes of the September 12, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to concur with the minutes of the September 12, 2023 Local 802 Coordinating Advisory Committee meeting.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Senior Business Rep Marisa Friedman present at 11:34 A.M.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 public service scales and allocation of music performance trust fund grants to Local 802 members.

Discussion held regarding updates to the Local 802 demonstration recording agreement.

Friedman excused at 12:00 P.M.

Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Keith Dressel and Cynthia Lachnicht present at 12:04 P.M.

Dressel and Lachnicht reviewed Local 802 general and strike fund investment reports and investment policy statement.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hyde excused at 12:53 P.M.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 12:54 P.M.

Dressel and Lachnicht excused at 1:05 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve Morgan Stanley’s recommendation to rebalance the fixed income assets according to long term asset allocation.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding selection of final candidates for the vacant Executive Board seat.

Cutler reported on a meeting with Local 802’s Auditor regarding either auditing or reviewing Local 802’s finances.

Motion made to approve payment of Cohen Weiss and Simon’s August 2023 invoice for legal services rendered to Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on status of negotiations between New York City Ballet and Local 802.

Discussion held regarding engaging a private mediator for the New York City Ballet negotiations.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of up to $13,500 to engage a private mediator for the New York City Ballet negotiations contingent on unanimous approval of the orchestra committee.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Cohen excused at 1:39 P.M.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between the American Composers Orchestra and Local 802.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Mars reported on a meeting between several of the Mark Morris Dance Center accompanists and Local 802’s organizing department.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between The Pierre Hotel and Local 802.

Mars reported that a Trial Board proceeding had been conducted on September 18, 2023.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between the Winter Jazz Festival (Boom Collective) and Local 802.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.

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

Mars reported on negotiations between the Second City and Local 802.

Mars reported that Lea Michelle would be entering into a Local 802 Single Engagement contract for her October 30, 2023 performance at Carnegie Hall.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 2:03 P.M.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:04 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Burridge, Cohen, and Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Kainuma, Namkung and Phillips.

Minutes of the September 19, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of Metro Group’s September 11, 2023 invoice in the amount of $435.07 for service to the Local 802 fifth floor’s conditioning unit.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Bronx Arts Ensemble Inc.’s request to utilize the Local 802 public service scales for an October 21, 2023 performance and two rehearsals.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve eight Broadway musicians’ leave of absence requests.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of Acadia Design and Development, Inc.’s final invoice in the amount of $14,823 for completion of the pre-design phase of the Local 802 building renovation project.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reviewed Acadia Design and Development, Inc.’s proposal to provide Architectural Design, Engineering and Project Management services for the Local 802 building renovation project.

Discussion held.

Cutler reviewed Russ Cooper of Jaffe Holden’s proposal to provide acoustic consultation services in connection with the renovation of Local 802’s sixth floor.

Discussion held.

Jeffrey Nussbaum Director of Special Audiences and Musicians, Inc. present at 12:08 P.M.

Discussion held.

Nussbaum excused at 12:38 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to include Special Audiences and Musicians, Inc. in the DECIBAL collective.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on the status of negotiations between the Perlman Center for the Arts and Local 802.

Cutler reported on the status of negotiations between New York City Ballet and Local 802.

Discussion held regarding the rally Local 802 held for the New York City Ballet Musicians.

Cutler reported on a meeting with The Field’s Executive Director Christopher Bloodworth.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 personnel issues.

Fisher reported on a meeting with the American Composers Orchestra’s committee.

Fisher reported on status of negotiations between the Bronx Arts Ensemble, Inc. and Local 802.

Discussion held concerning Local 802’s information technology department.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between the Pierre Hotel and Local 802.

Mars reported on a meeting with a Local 802 member regarding Broadway Sings.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between the New York City Labor Chorus and Local 802.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between Second City and Local 802.

Mars reported on the creation of a budget for the “Music for the Soul” program.

Mars reported on the status of a Local 802 Trial Board proceeding.

Mars reported on candidates for the vacant Executive Board position.

Cutler reported on a meeting with Sinfonietta’s Chief Executive Officer Macy Schmidt.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 P.M.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:46 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge and Cohen. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members DeRosa and Namkung.

Minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 member Jonathan Weber present at 11:55A.M.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Jessica Phillips present at 12:05 P.M.

Weber excused at 12:40 P.M.

Cutler reported on her attendance at the Metropolitan Opera gala.

Cutler reported on the status of the Local 802 building renovation project.

Cutler reported on the status of negotiations between the Metropolitan Opera and Local 802 regarding the title caller bargaining unit.

Cutler reported on issues involving Broadway music directors working outside of Local 802 jurisdiction.

Cutler reported on an upcoming meeting with Sinfonietta.

Cutler reported on status of negotiations between New York City Ballet and Local 802.

Local 802 member Greg Riley present at 1:00 PM

Discussion held.

Riley dismissed at 1:20 P.M.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between American Composers Orchestra and Local 802.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 1:22 P.M.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between the American Classical Orchestra and Local 802.

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

Mars reported on labor management meetings between The New School’s School of Jazz and Contemporary Music and Local 802.

Mars reported that the Local 802 Trial Board has rendered opinions in two proceedings.

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between the Pierre Hotel and Local 802.

Mars reported on Hotel organizing.

Mars reported on negotiations between Second City and Local 802.

Mars reported on a meeting with the NYC Health + Hospitals regarding the “Music for the Soul” program.

Mars reported on the status of the negotiations between the John W. Engeman Theatre and Local 802.

Motion made and seconded for the Executive Board to enter into Executive Session.

Motion carried unanimously.
Executive session commenced at 1:50 P.M.

Executive session concluded at 1:55P.M.

Executive Board member Phillips excused at 2 P.M.

Motion made and seconded for the approval of The Wilson Energy Consulting, LLC’s September 30, 2023 fourth invoice in the amount of $13,500 for Local 802 renovation project consulting fees.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Assael excused at 2:00 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to confirm the Executive Board poll approving Acadia Design Development’s proposal for architectural design, engineering and project management services for the  construction of an extension of stair bulkhead to the roof of the Local 802 building.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding employer COVID absence and sick pay protocols.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 2:07 P.M.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:10 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Burridge, Hyde and Kainuma. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael and DeRosa and Local 802 Member Greg Riley.

Greg Riley sworn in as Executive Board member.

Minutes of the October 3, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on the October 5, 2023 New York City Ballet labor rally.

Cutler reported on the agenda for the upcoming membership meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022.

Cutler reported on Broadway theatre safety issues.

Cutler reported on a Special Situation request received from the Broadway League for the Broadway production of Water for Elephants.

Cutler reported on Local 802 members’ employment at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C.

Cutler reported on the possible creation of new wage scales for fund raising events engaged in by not-for-profit entities.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member DeRosa excused at 12:05 P.M.

Cutler reported on the possible retainer of Local 802 in house counsel.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Metropolitan Opera and the Local 802 Title Caller bargaining unit.

Cutler reported on a meeting with Sinfonietta.

Cutler reported on meeting with Met Associate musicians.

Motion made and seconded to transfer the procedure for processing charges filed against the Recording Vice President from the Recording Vice President’s office to the President’s office.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Milliman’s $8,165 September 30, 2023 invoice for consulting services for the New York City Ballet negotiations.

Discussion held regarding Acadia Design and Development’s proposal to provide construction documents and construction administration services for the Local 802 renovation project.

Motion made and seconded to approve an Incidental Music Agreement for the stage production Here We Are at The Shed’s Griffin Theatre.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement between the Pierre Hotel and Local 802 for the period March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Pierre Hotel and Local 802 for the period March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reported on an October 5, 2023 meeting of the Organizing and Education Subcommittee regarding potential organizing projects.

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

Mars reported on the status of negotiations between New York City Labor Chorus and Local 802.

Mars reported on a meeting with NYC Health+Hospitals regarding the “Music for the Soul” program.

Motion made and seconded to approve an October 8, 2023 invoice from the Metro Group in the amount of $1,787.29 for installation of filters for the Local 802 HVAC system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on the renewal of an insurance for Local 802.

Fisher reported on a request for a waiver of intermission at the October 24, 2023 ABT gala.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Dan Point present at 1 P.M.

Executive Board member Hyde reported on a November 6, 2023 DECIBAL event featuring the film The Girls in the Band.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:16 P.M.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:10 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Cohen, DeRosa and Hyde.  Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Namkung and Riley.

Minutes of the October 10, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve six Broadway musicians’ leave of absence requests.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed the collective bargaining agreement between Distinguished Concerts International New York and Local 802 for the period October 23, 2023 to October 22, 2028.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to approve the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Distinguished Concerts International New York and Local 802 for the period October 23, 2023 to October 22, 2028.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Cohen Weiss and Simon’s September 2023 invoice in the amount of $27,426.42 for legal services rendered to Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Off Broadway Business Rep Logan Dolamore present at 11:35 A.M.

Dolamore reviewed the collective bargaining agreement between the Mitzi Newhouse Theatre c. (Lincoln Center Theatre) and Local 802 for the production of The Gardens of Anuncia.

Discussion held.

Dolamore reviewed the collective bargaining agreement between the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for the production of Amid Falling Walls.

Discussion held.

Loal 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present 11:50 P.M.

Dolamore excused at 11:54 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Mitzi Newhouse (Lincoln Center Theatre) and Local 802 for the production of The Gardens of Anuncia.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for the production of Amid Falling Walls.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Metropolitan Opera and the Local 802 on behalf of the Title Caller bargaining unit.

Cutler reported on a potential grievance against the Metropolitan Opera and Local 802 on behalf of the MET Associate Musicians.

Discussion held.

Executive Board Member Riley excused at 12:05 P.M.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Perelman Arts Center and Local 802.

Cutler reported on the status of the Local 802 building renovation project.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the New York City Ballet and Local 802.

Point reported on training he is taking at the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Point reported on the New York City Ballet labor rally.

Discussion held.

Executive Board Member Riley present at 12:46 P.M.

Hyde reported on DECIBAL book club event in the Local 802 club room scheduled for November 29, 2023.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the American Ballet Theatre and Local 802 on behalf of the accompanists’ bargaining unit.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New Jersey Festival Orchestra and Local 802.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the Bronx Arts Ensemble and Local 802.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the American Composers Orchestra and Local 802.

Fisher reported on her upcoming attendance on panel discussion sponsored by the Black Orchestral Network.

Mars reported on negotiations between the Second City and Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between the Winter Jazz Festival and Local 802.

Mars reported on a request for a rehearing of a Trial Board proceeding.

Mars reported on the commencement of negotiations between Five Borough Brass and Local 802.

Mars reported on obtaining a $55,000 grant from the Lortel Foundation on behalf of the Local 802 Senior Musicians Association.

Mars reported on an October 5, 2023 meeting of the Organizing and Education Subcommittee regarding potential organizing projects.

Discussion held regarding a member’s request to use office space at Local 802 for Medicare consulting services.

Discussion held regarding the agenda for the upcoming Local 802 membership meeting.

Motion made and seconded to approve a budget of $1,714.05 to pay musicians performing at the November 4, 2023 Hip Hop Meets R&B and Jazz Fest.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 1:35 P.M.