Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:07 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, DeRosa and Riley.

Minutes of the October 17, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on an October 5, 2023 invoice from Metro Group in the amount of $870.13.

Discussion held.

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

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

Discussion held.

Cutler reported on achieving an agreement for a Local 802 member employed at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington DC.

Discussion held.

Cutler reported on an unfair labor practice charge filed against Local 802 by a Local 802 member.

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

Cutler reported on a meeting with SL Green regarding their application for New York State casino license.

Cutler reviewed Russ Cooper’s $9,500 proposal to provide acoustic consultation services in connection with the Local 802 6^th floor renovation project.

Motion made and seconded to approve Russ Cooper’s $9,500 proposal to provide acoustic consultation services in connection with the Local 802 6^th floor renovation project.

Discussion held.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 11:50 A.M.

Local 802 Executive Board Member Riley excused at 11:55 A.M.

Emelianova reviewed Local 802’s July 2023 profit and loss statement.

Discussion held.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 personnel issues.

Emelianova excused at 12:14 P.M.

Local 802 Executive Board Member Riley present at 12:20 P.M.

Discussion resumed on the pending motion.

Motion made and seconded to withdraw pending motion.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the renewal of Local 802’s Directors and Officers’ liability insurance policy for an annual premium of $19,261.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on her attendance at the 2023 Black Orchestral Network summit.

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

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on preparation of an extension agreement for the Oratorio Society of Queens

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

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 1:02 P.M.

Mars reported that Lea Michele had entered into a single engagement contract with Local 802 for her October 30, 2023 performance in Carnegie Hall.

Mars reported that Sinfonietta was seeking a single engagement contract with Local 802 for a November 14, 2023 rehearsal and performance.

Discussion held.

Mars reported that the collective bargaining agreement between DCINY and Local 802 had been unanimously ratified by the bargaining unti.

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

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

Mars reported on an October 25, 2025 meeting scheduled with Broadway Sings.

Mars reported on a grant obtained by the New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation to continue the “Music for the Soul” program.

Mars reported that a request for a rehearing of a Local 802 Trial Board proceeding had been filed by a member.

Point reported on the November 6, 2023 presentation of the film “Girls in the Band” in the Local 802 Club Room.

Motion made and seconded to pay $500 from the Local 802 public relations budget for an advertisement with the Workers Unite! Film Festival as well as $200 from the Local 802 public relations budget for refreshments to be provided during the presentation of “Girls in the Band”.

Point reported on an offer made by a Local 802 member to provide Medicare consultation services to Local 802 members.

Discussion held.

Burridge excused at 1:30 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 1:35P.M.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Meeting called to order at 10:07 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members DeRosa and Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Cohen, Kainuma and Namkung.

Minutes of the October 24, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding the Local 802 building’s sixth floor renovation project.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Bronx Arts Ensemble’s request to use Local 802 public service scale rates for rehearsals scheduled for November 10, 14,15 and 16 and a performance scheduled for November 20, 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding a proposal for DECIBAL’s November 29, 2023 event in the Local 802 club room.

Local 802 Executive Board member Bud Burridge present electronically at 10:30 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the payment of $75 from the Local 802 public relations budget for refreshments for the DECIBAL’s November 29, 2023 event.

Discussion held.

Motion approved unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve general liability insurance for Local 802 at cost of $43,279.06 effective November 3, 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed the terns of a collective bargaining agreement between the New York City Labor Chorus and Local 802 for the period April 19, 2023 through April 18, 2024.

Motion made and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the New York City Labor Chorus and Local 802 for the period April 19, 2023 through April 18, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on a meeting with S.L. Green regarding their application for a casino license.

Discussion held regarding the Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 11:40 P.M.

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

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

Discussion held.

Local 802 Executive Board Member Greg Riley present electronically at 11:50 A.M.

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

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 a meeting with the orchestra committee for the American Composers Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Mars reported that the collective bargaining agreement between the Pierre Hotel and Local 802 had been ratified by the bargaining unit.

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

Mars reported on Local 802’s request for bargaining with the Thompson Hotel.

Mars reported that the Local 802 Trial Board had rendered a decision on a member’s request for a rehearing.

Mars reported that DCINY had commenced hiring bargaining unit members for its upcoming November 2023 performances.

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

Mars reported that an $18,000 grant had been received by the NYC Health + Hospital Corporation to continue the “Music for the Soul” program.

Mars reported that he and Local 802 member Steve Shulman had signed bank signature authorization forms for the Local 802 Senior Musicians Association and were scheduling a performance date with Carnegie Hall.

Local 802’s next membership meeting was scheduled for February 7, 2024.

Motion made and seconded to approve Russ Cooper’s $9,500 proposal to provide acoustic consultation services in connection with Local 802’s sixth floor renovation project.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M.

NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet between November 1, 2023 and November 14, 2023.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:09 A.M. by Financial Vice President Fisher. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Executive Board Members Burridge, Cohen, Hyde and Namkung. Present by video conference: President Cutler and Executive Board Members DeRosa and Riley.

Minutes of the November 1, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Cohen Weiss and Simon’s $21,666.52 invoice for legal services rendered to Local 802 during the month of October 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the leave of absence request of a Broadway musician.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reviewed the memorandum of agreement between the Bronx Arts Ensemble and Local 802 for the period September 12, 2023 through September 11, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Bronx Arts Ensemble and Local 802 for the period September 12, 2023 through September 11, 2026.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed the collective bargaining agreement between Old First Reformed Church and Local 802 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement between Old First Reformed Church and Local 802 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board Member Phillips present electronically at 11:20 A.M.

Motion made affirming the Executive Board e-mail poll engaging Colleran, O’Hara & Mills to investigate alleged misconduct during the ACO negotiations.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Senior Business Rep Marisa Friedman present at 11:37 A.M.

Friedman reviewed the terms of a Local 802 limited pressing sound recording agreement for the original cast recording of Gardens of Anuncia.

Friedman dismissed at 11:43 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Local 802 limited pressing sound recording agreement for the original cast recording of Gardens of Anuncia.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding promulgating single engagement classical scale rates.

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

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

Cutler reported on the status of the building renovation project.

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

Discussion held.

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

Executive Board member Riley excused at 12:15 P.M.

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

Fisher reported on meeting scheduled with Doug Cypes of USI Insurance Company.

Local 802 Member ERF Consultant Betinna Covo present at 12:31 P.M.

Covo reviewed Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund fundraising activity.

Discussion held.

Covo excused at 1 P.M.

Mars reported that Local 802 single engagement contracts had been entered into for Barry Manilow’s April 2024 performances in Radio City Music Hall.

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

Mars reported on negotiations between the Thompson Hotel and Local 802.

Mars reported that an agreement had been secured with the New York City Health + Hospitals Corp. for the continuation of the Music for the Soul program.

Mars reported on the status of a Trial Board proceeding.

Mars reported on negotiations between the Engeman Theatre and Local 802.

Mars reported on a concert to be presented by presented by DCINY in Carnegie Hall on November 13, 2023.

Mars reported on his attendance at a Hip Hop event at the Actors Temple Theatre.

Executive Board member Riley present electronically at 12:25 P.M.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 finances and finance policy.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion passed unanimously.

Adjourned at 1:30 P.M.