Tuesday, November 21, 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, Hyde, and Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Cohen, Kainuma, Phillips, and Riley.

Minutes of the November 14, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement between the New York City Ballet and Local 802 for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Julia DeRosa present at 11:20 A.M.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Dan Point present at 11:26 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the New York City Ballet and Local 802 for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Minutes of the November 17, 2023 meeting of the Local 802 Coordinating Advisory Committee were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to concur with the minutes of the November 17, 2023 meeting of the Local 802 Coordinating Advisory Committee

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Acadia’s $5,000 invoice for predesign scope of work drawings and preparation of a scope of work budget.

Discussion held.

Motion approved unanimously.

Motion to approve Colleran, O’Hara and Mills LLP’s invoices in the total amount of $20,266.16 for legal services rendered to Local 802 for the period December 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion approved unanimously.

Motion made to affirm the board poll approving Wynne Plumbing & Heating’s invoice in the amount of $2,340.81 to repair broken piping in Local 802’s boiler.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Orchestra of Saint Luke’s request to use Local 802 public service scale rates for its Fall Education Free School Concerts and Five Borough Tour.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Limited Pressing Sound Recording Agreement for the Cecilia Chorus of New York’s recording of Everyone Everywhere.

Discussion held.

Motion approved unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Broadway musician’s request for a leave of absence.

Discussion held.

Motion approved unanimously.

Cutler reported on status of the Local 802 building renovations.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 12:20 P.M.

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

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused at 12:50 P.M.

Discussion held regarding promulgating a contract for fund raising events within Local 802’s jurisdiction.

Motion made and seconded to promulgate a 3.25 percent increase to freelance classical scales (W contract) for the period September 12, 2023 through September 11, 2024.

Fisher reported on a meeting with Insurance Broker Doug Cypes of USI insurance.

Fisher reported on an issue with the wage amounts paid by the Riverside Symphony.

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.

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

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

Mars reported on negotiations between Broadway Sings and Local 802.

Mars reported that musicians performing for the MET Gala would be covered by a single engagement G contract.

Mars reported on Local 802’s organizing activities regarding the Mark Morris Dance Group.

Mars reported on efforts to get a November 16, 2023 Sinfonietta performance under a single engagement G contract.

Mars reported that a decision issued by the Local 802 Trial Board had been appealed to the AFM International Executive Board.

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

Mars reported on the voluntary correction of remittance reports submitted by DCINY for November 26 and 27 performances.

Phillips reported on dates proposed for the negotiations between the AMPTP and the AFM.

Hyde reported on a November 17, 2023 meeting with Maestra members.

Point reported on scheduling sexual harassment training for the staff.

Meeting adjourned at 1:50 P.M.

Tuesday, November 28, 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 Assael, Burridge, Hyde and Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Cohen, Kainuma, Phillips and Riley.

Minutes of the November 21, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Acadia’s $9,079 invoice for predesign scope of work drawings.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between Five Borough Brass LLC and Local 802 for the period December 12, 2023 through December 11, 2024.

Motion made and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement between Five Borough Brass LLC and Local 802 for the period December 12, 2023 through December 11, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported that the Memorandum of Agreement between the New York City Ballet and Local 802 for the period September 1, 2023 to August 21, 2026 had been ratified.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hyde excused at 12:01 P.M.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the 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.

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 the promulgation of Local 802 classical scale wages for the period September 12, 2023 through September 11, 2024.

Mars reported that Sinfonietta had entered into single engagement contracts for its November 14 and 16 2023 performances at Town Hall.

Mars reported on a November 30, 2023 meeting with the 54 Below musician’s negotiation committee.

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

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

Mars reported on the creation of a Local 802 Master Contract list.

Mars reported on the status of a grievance Local 802 and Local 171 had filed against the Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Point reported on a call with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office to discuss the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act.

Point reported on the Professional Staff Congress’ “Sing Out Shout Out” rally scheduled for December 2, 2023.

Motion made and seconded to approve a $1,500 budget to provide a band for the Professional Staff Congress’ December 2, 2023 “Sing Out Shout Out” rally.

Discussion held.

Motion carried. Namkung opposed.

Point reported on the rental of the Local 802 club room for a political rally in support of Pennsylvania United States Senator Bob Casey.

Point reported on the rental of the Local 802 club room on December 9, 2023 for an IATSE Local 829 (United Scenic Artists) craft fair.

Phillips reported on an upcoming DECIBAL book club event.

Phillips reported on a negotiation date scheduled for AMPTP negotiations.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourned at 12:50 P.M.

Tuesday, December 5, 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, Hyde and Namkung and Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, DeRosa, Kainuma, Phillips and Riley.

Minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as drafted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler and Fisher reviewed the terms of a Memorandum of Agreement between the American Composers Orceshstra and Local 802 for the period September 12, 2021 through September 11, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the American Composers Orceshstra and Local 802 for the period September 12, 2021 through September 11, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 renovation Project Manager Charles Anders Hall present at 11:36 A.M.

Tyler Patin of Acadia Design Development present electronically at 11:37 A.M.

Discussion held regarding the Local 802 building renovation project.

Executive Board member Riley excused at 11:57 A.M.

Hall and Patin excused at 12:07 P.M.

Point reported on annual sexual harassment training for Local 802 staff and officers.

Cutler reported on the development of a high deductible health plan for New York City Ballet orchestra members.

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

Discussion held.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Metropolitan Opera and Local 802 for a small engagement agreement.

Cutler reported on a new Broadway production of Cabaret.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that the 2023 consumer price index was 3.27 percent to be used as the basis of raises for non-bargaining unit employees.

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

Discussion held regarding year-end bonuses for Local 802 staff.

Motion made and seconded to provide the Local 802 staff with $150 gift cards.

Discussion held whether or not to provide cash bonuses.

Motion passed. Burridge, DeRosa and Fisher opposed.

Fisher reported on a single engagement production of a Salute to Vienna in New Jersey.

Fisher reported on work dues payments being submitted to AFM Local 16-248 by the New Jersey Festival Orceshstra.

Mars reported on an appeal of a Local 802 Trial Board decision to the AFM International Executive Board.

Mars reported on a production of the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at Radio City Music Hall in February 2024.

Mars reported on negotiations between Broadway Sings and Local 802.

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

Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.

Mars reported on the status of a grievance AFM Local 802 and AFM Local 171 had filed against the Williamstown Theatre.

Mars reported on the development of a promulgated Local 802 Fundraising Services Agreement and Scales.

Phillips reported that she had been appointed to the AFM Fair Share for Musicians steering committee.

Motion made and seconded to pay $750 for the placement of a half-page advertisement in the Winter JazzFest 2004 Journal.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:29 P.M.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:07 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, DeRosa, and Hyde. Present by video conference: Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Cohen, Kainuma and Riley.

Minutes of the December 5, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to purchase two $250 tickets from the Local 802 public relations budget for the December 14, 2023 Annual New York State AFL-CIO Holiday Gala.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to permit Perc Music Productions to waive on a one time basis the time requirements of the sound check provisions of the single engagement classical scale contract (W contract).

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a side letter agreement extending the Recognition Agreement and Initial Terms between Local 802 and Second City until completion of collective bargaining.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a schedule B limited pressing agreement for The York Theatre Company’s recording of The Jerusalem Syndrome.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a schedule B limited pressing agreement for Concord Theatricals Corp.’s cast recording of Here We Are.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding possible revisions to the Broadway musician leave of absence request form.

Motion made and seconded to pay $2,500 from the Local 802 public relations budget to support and participate in Columbia University/ASCAP’s film scoring workshop occurring February 8, 2024 through April 14, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to host the December 14, 2023 Tenants PAC fundraiser for Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal in the Local 802 clubroom and to purchase from the Local 802 public relations budget four $25 ($100) tickets to attend the fundraiser.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 12:03 P.M.

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

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused at 12:41 P.M.

Mars reviewed proposed terms for a promulgated Local 802 Fundraising Services Agreement and Scales.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to adopt the promulgated Local 802 Fundraising Services Agreement and Scales.

Discussion held.

Motion passed unanimously.

Executive Board member Cohen excused at 1:00 P.M.

Cutler reported that Local 802 member Bettina Covo would be preparing a memorial for former Local 802 Financial Vice President Tom Olcott.

Cutler reported that an Executive Board poll would be submitted approving payment for the installation of two tamper switches on Local 802’s sprinkler system.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 personnel issues.

Motion made and seconded to lift the COVID-19 restrictions placed on use of the Local 802 club room.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on the new Broadway production of Cabaret’s musical pre-show.

Cutler reported on a special situation request made by The Broadway League for the Broadway production of Water for Elephants.

Cutler reported on preparations for negotiations between The Broadway League and Local 802.

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

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

Discussion held regarding Andrea Bocelli’s Winter Tour performances.

Cutler reported on a Code of Conduct Local 802 Bylaw Amendment proposal.

Executive Board member Kainuma excused at 1:14 P.M.

Mars reported that Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Radio City Music Hall performance would be performed under a Local 802 single engagement (G) contract.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:50 P.M.