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Executive Board Minutes
June 11, 2024 to August 6, 2024
Volume 124, No. 8September, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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, DeRosa, Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael and Riley.
Minutes of the June 4, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the June 5, 2024 Local 802 membership meeting reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2024 Local 802 membership meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cutler reviewed terms of a Fundraising Service Agreement between the Transport Group and Local 802 for the Transport Group’s Annie L. Bernstein Benefit Concert Series.
Motion made and seconded to approve for ratification the Fundraising Service Agreement Between the Transport Group and Local 802 for the Transport Group’s Annie L. Bernstein Benefit Concert Series.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Board member Greg Riley present electronically at 11:27 A.M.
Discussion held regarding rental of portable air conditioning units for Local 802’s third, fourth and fifth floors.
Doug Jacoby, Managing Partner of LCO Group, Inc. present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Local 802 Director of Information Technology Antonio Leo present at 11:29 A.M.
Discussion held regarding a proposed Local 802 acceptable use and security information technology policy.
Discussion held regarding a proposed Local 802 information technology breach response policy.
Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 11:54 A.M.
Jacoby and Leo excused at 12:00 P.M.
Motion made and seconded to approve the proposed Local 802 acceptable use and security and breach response policies to be adapted as necessary.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve Metro Group’s $2,160 proposal to replace the Local 802 third floor air conditioning unit’s disconnect switch.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 12:15 P.M.
Emelianova reviewed the Local 802 March 2024 profit and loss statement.
Emelianova excused at 12:25 P.M.
Discussion held regarding per cap payments Local 802 makes to the American Federation of Musicians.
Motion made and seconded to approve JLC Environmental’s $10,775 proposal for air sample monitoring during the removal of asbestos in the Local 802 building.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve NTD Engineering Consultant LLC’s $6,000 proposal for review and certification of architectural plans for Local 802’s new stairway bulkhead.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Local 802’s next membership meeting was scheduled for October 30, 2024.
Motion made and seconded to approve two Broadway musicians’ request for a leave of absence.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cutler reported on New York Philharmonic first violin section internal auditions.
Cutler reported on negotiations between New York City Center Encores! and Local 802.
Cutler reported on negotiation between New York City Opera and Local 802.
Motion made and seconded to approve the Local 802 Anne Walker scholarship committee’s decision to award $3,000 each to three scholarship applicants and reflect on the Local 802 Web site that the amount of the scholarship will be from $500 and up to $3,000.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously,
Fisher reported that the collective bargaining agreement between the American Ballet Theatre’s piano accompanist bargaining unit and Local 802 had been ratified.
Fisher reported that the collective bargaining agreement between the New Jersey Festival Orchestra and Local 802 had been ratified.
Fisher reported that the collective bargaining agreement between the American Classical Orchestra and Local 802 had been ratified
Fisher reported on a grievance Local 802 had filed against the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
Fisher reported on negotiations between the American Ballet Theatre and Local 802.
Discussion held regarding the roster in the collective bargaining agreement between the Gay Men’s Chorus and Local 802.
Fisher reported on an unfair labor practice charge filed by a member against Local 802.
Mars reported on a Winter Jazz Festival bargaining committee meeting.
Mars reported on an investigation of wage disparity among faculty at the New School’s School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.
Mars reported on a wage increase agreed to for an internal Local 802 bargaining unit.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Gateway Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on a meeting of the Local 802 AI Committee.
Discussion held regarding a podcast that the Local 802 Jazz Advisory Committee would like to record.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:55 P.M.
Note: The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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 Cohen, and Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members DeRosa, Namkung and Riley.
Minutes of the June 11, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve Cohen Weiss and Simon’s June 18, 2024 invoice in the amount of $38,018.10 for legal services rendered to Local 802 through May 31, 2024.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve Metro Group’s June 11, 2024 invoice in the amount of $1,510.97 for repairs to Local 802’s third floor AC unit.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve Wilson Energy Consulting LLC’s June 17, 2024 invoice in the amount of $6,347,70 for asbestos abatement monitoring.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve The LCO Group’s April 4, 2024 $1,500 invoice for creation of the Local 802 IT Policy.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 11:20 A.M.
Motion made and seconded to approve four Broadway musicians’ request for a leave of absence.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cutler reported on Milliman’s consultation services’ review of health benefits provided to the New York Philharmonic’s musicians.
Cutler reported on the cancelation of a New York City Opera performance scheduled for June 29, 2024.
Cutler reported on a six-month extension agreement entered into between City Center Encores! and Local 802.
Point excused at 11:46 A.M.
Cutler reported on negotiations between MCC Theatre and Local 802.
Cutler reported on Local 802’s negotiation of a lease agreement for its temporary location during Local 802 building renovations.
Cutler reported on negotiations between The Metropolitan Opera and Local 802 for the Met Title callers’ bargaining unit.
Cutler reported on the onboarding of the #NotMe reporting application.
Discussion held regarding payment of dues to the AFM for touring agreements negotiated by the AFM within Local 802’s jurisdiction.
Cutler reported on meeting with music preparation bargaining unit members regarding proposals for the negotiations between the Broadway League and Local 802.
Fisher reported on negotiations between American Ballet Theatre and Local 802.
Riley excused at 12:21 P.M.
Fisher reported that Riverside Symphony has not paid its musicians for an engagement.
Fisher reported on negotiations between Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Local 802.
Fisher reported on negotiations between New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and Local 802.
Fisher reported on negotiations between American Symphony Orchestra and Local 802.
Mars reported on the scheduling of a new member orientation meeting.
Mars reported on a grievance meeting between The Second City and Local 802 concerning retro-pay owed to bargaining unit members.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on late payment made to bargaining unit members by DCINY for two of its concerts.
Mars reported on the status of unfair labor practice charges filed by Local 802 against two artists performing in Lincoln Center presents the American Songbook series.
Mars reported on a vacation pay proposal submitted by counsel to the Carlyle Hotel.
Mars reported on a podcast recorded by the Local 802 Jazz Advisory Committee.
Discussion held regarding Allegro’s acceptance of letters to the editor.
Discussion held regarding a retirement offer made to a musician employed by the American Symphony Orchestra.
Discussion held about bills received from vendors for the Local 802 building renovation.
Discussion held regarding repairs to Local 802’s fifth floor AC unit.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:46 P.M.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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 Member Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Burridge, Cohen, DeRosa, Kainuma, Namkung and Riley.
Minutes of the June 11, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve Milliman’s $5,000 June 24, 2024 invoice for the design of New York City Ballet’s health plan.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion held on the International Executive Board’s decision of Larry Seigel’s appeal.
Local 802 renovation Project Manager Charles Anders Hall and Lonnie Coplen, President and CEO ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC, present in person at 11:29 A.M.
Oleg Slivinsky, Energy Engineer and Patricia Semmler, Design Manager Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Michael Wilson, Wilson Energy Group present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present electronically at 11:30 P.M.
Discussion held regarding the Local 802 Decarbonization and Facilities Improvement Programs.
DeRosa excused at 11:55 A.M.
Discussion held regarding costs associated with the Local 802 comprehensive facilities upgrade program.
Discussion held regarding building code compliance for Local 802’s building renovation project.
Hall, Coplen, Slivinsky, Semmler and Wilson excused at 12:49 P.M.
Discussion resumed on the Siegel appeal.
Discussion held regarding Local 802’s building’s asbestos remediation.
Motion made and seconded to approve NRN’s invoice for up to $10,600 to waterproof the bulkhead opening to the Local 802 building.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve the leave of absence request of one Off Broadway musician.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion held regarding members ‘attendance at Broadway Theatre Committee meetings.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:46 P.M.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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, and Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Cohen, DeRosa, Namkung and Riley.
Minutes of the July 2, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present electronically at 11:10 A.M.
Discussion held regarding Metro Group’s invoices dated June 14 and June 25, 2024.
Discussion held regarding Converge Technology Solutions June 24, 2024 $3,745 proposal for hardware rental and technical support services for internet connectivity in Local 802’s temporary premises.
Local 802 Systems’ Administrator Garlo Chan present at 11:24 A.M.
Discussion held regarding rental of internet routing switches for Local 802’s temporary premises.
Motion made and seconded to approve Converge Technology Solutions June 24, 2024 $3,745 proposal for hardware rental and technical support services for internet connectivity in Local 802’s temporary premises.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion held regarding Opera Italiana’s request to utilize the Local 802 public service scales for a September 24, 2024 performance in Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell.
Discussion held regarding a Limited Pressing Sound Recording Agreement between Everybody Up, Limited Liability Company’s and Local 802 for Empire: The Musical.
Motion made and seconded to approve a Limited Pressing Sound Recording Agreement between Everybody Up, Limited Liability Company and Local 802 for Empire: The Musical contingent on the producer entering into a collective bargaining agreement with Local 802 for the live theatrical run by July 11, 2024.
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.
Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 11:47 A.M.
Discussion held regarding Local 802’s Profit and Loss statement for April 2024.
Emelianova excused at 11:59 A.M.
Discussion held regarding correspondence received concerning the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center.
Point present in person 12:38 P.M.
Cohen excused at 12:39 P.M.
Cutler reported on an upcoming meeting with Local 802’s counsel regarding the AFM International Executive Board’s decision on Larry Siegel’s appeal.
Cutler reported on a staff visit to Local 802’s temporary premises.
Cutler reported on negotiations between the Metropolitan Opera and Local 802 for the Met Title Callers bargaining unit.
Cutler reported on negotiations between the Off Broadway production of Empire: The Musical and Local 802.
Discussion held regarding negotiations between Local 802 and The Broadway League.
Fisher reported on negotiations between the American Ballet Theatre and Local 802.
Fisher reported on the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ request for a donated service fundraising performance.
Fisher reported on the status of an AFM compliance audit.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on the resolution of two unfair labor practice charges against artists performing for Lincoln Center presents American Songbook.
Mars reported on negotiations between Regina Violin, LLC and Local 802.
Mars reported on a Local 802 AI committee meeting.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Gateway Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:20 P.M.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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 Member Hyde, and Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Burridge, DeRosa, Kainuma and Riley.
Minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Motion made and seconded to approve Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLC’s $14,309.27 invoice for legal services provided to Local 802 during June, 2024.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion held regarding President Cutler and Local 802 Counsel Susan Davis’s meeting with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Committee on June 20 through June 21, 2024 in Vail, Colorado.
Motion made and seconded to approve reimbursement of travel expenses of up to $1,208 for President Cutler’s flight and lodging and Counsel Davis’s lodging for their June 20 through June 21, 2024 trip to Vail, Colorado.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. $23,964.05 invoice for the rental of portable air conditioning units for third and fifth floors of the Local 802 building.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present electronically at 11:36 A.M.
Point excused at 11:37 P.M.
Local 802 renovation project manager Charles Anders Hall present at 11:40 A.M.
Lonnie Coplen, President and CEO ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC and Patricia Semmler, Design Manager Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC present electronically at 11:42 A.M.
Discussion held regarding costs associated with the Local 802 renovation project.
Point present at 12:15 P.M.
Hall, Coplen, Semmler and Emelianova excused at 12:24 P.M.
Motion made and seconded to approve the leave of absence requests of four Broadway musicians.
Cutler reported on negotiations between the Metropolitan Opera and Local 802 for the Met Title callers bargaining unit.
Discussion held regarding the International Executive Board’s decision of Larry Siegel’s appeal.
Cutler reported on the implementation of the New York City Ballet Orchestra musicians’ health plan.
Discussion held regarding on boarding the #Notme complaint reporting application.
Cutler reported on a lease agreement for Local 802’s temporary residence.
Cutler reported on the completion of a Memorandum of Agreement between Everybody Up LLC and Local 802 for Empire the Musical.
Fisher reported on an issue involving the American Classical Orchestra.
Fisher reported on a Local 802 personnel issue.
Fisher reported on negotiations between Orchestra St. Luke’s and Local 802.
Fisher reported on negotiations between Orchestra Lumos and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Gateway Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported that Peter Dunchin had signed the Local 802 Single Engagement Clubdate Agreement.
Mars reported on preparations for the upcoming Local 802 officer election.
Mars reported on wage disparities discovered among part time faculty members at the New School’s School of Jazz and Contemporary music.
Point reported on Local 802’s lobbying efforts with various state officials.
Point reported that Assemblyman Tony Simone had attended Local 802’s June 27, 2024 Pride Event.
Point reported on relevant political campaigns.
Fisher discussed possibility of political leverage for the American Ballet Theatre negotiations.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:28 P.M.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Meeting called to order at 11:03 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Member Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Cohen, DeRosa, Namkung and Riley.
Minutes of the July 16, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.
Discussion held.
Minutes approved unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve the Bronx Arts Ensemble’s request to use Local 802 public service scales for wind quintet concerts occurring on August 14 and August 16, 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.
Discussion held regarding an amendment to the Local 802 Honor Membership Bylaw (Bylaw Article 3, Section 4 a) submitted by Local 802 Member Matthew Jaimes.
The Honor Member Bylaw amendment was tabled by the Executive Board and Member Jaimes would be invited to attend an upcoming Executive Board meeting.
Cutler reported on a meeting she attended with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Committee on June 20, 2024 in Vail, Colorado.
Cutler reported on negotiations between the New York City Opera and Local 802.
Cutler reported on negotiations between the Broadway League and Local 802.
Local 802 renovation project manager Charles Anders Hall present at 11:29 A.M.
Lonnie Coplen, President and CEO ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC and Patricia Semmler, Design Manager Alternative and Renewable Construction LLC present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Michael Wilson, CEO Wilson Energy Group present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Ricky Deonat, Senior Auditor at Gould, Kobrick & Schlapp, P.C. present electronically at 11:29 A.M.
Semmler reviewed with the Executive Board the budget for the Local 802 renovation project.
Wilson, Semmler, Coplen, Emelianova, and Deonat excused at 12:28 P.M.
Motion made and seconded to approve the scope of the Local 802 renovation project and a budget of up $6,663,409 for the project.
Riley opposed. Motion carried.
Fisher reported on an issue involving the Riverside Symphony.
Fisher reported that applications for Local 802 shortfall funds were now available.
Fisher reported on negotiations between the Village Light Opera Group and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Gateway Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported that a new member orientation will take place on July 25, 2024.
Namkung excused at 1:24 P.M.
DeRosa reported on an issue involving the American Symphony Orchestra.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:28 P.M.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Meeting called to order at 11:04 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Executive Board Members Burridge, Cohen, Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, DeRosa, Hyde, Kainuma and Riley.
Minutes of the July 23, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting as corrected.
Discussion held.
Minutes approved unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to pay a July 8, 2024 $41,450 balance invoice owed to the asbestos remediation firm NRN Enviro Restoration Corp.
Discussion held.
Motion approved unanimously.
Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present electronically at 11:10 AM
Motion made and seconded to approve UMC’s $91,980 estimated budget for storage and removal of Local 802 property required by the renovation of Local 802’s building.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve the leave requests of three Broadway musicians.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously,
Discussion held regarding election rules and election locations for the Local 802 officer election.
Motion made and seconded to approve the renewal of Local 802’s contract with Eric Koch and Downfield at the rate of $8,000 per month for a period of six months.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cutler reported on a League of American Orchestras panel discussion at the Julliard School.
Cutler reported on a July 31, 2024 meeting scheduled with the Broadway bargaining unit to review the results of its survey of bargaining issues.
Cutler reported on the negotiations between the Broadway League and Local 802.
Cutler reported on Broadway theatre pit visits that are ongoing.
Motion made and seconded to confirm the board poll approving Empire the Musical’s Memorandum of Agreement with Local 802.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Riley excused at 11:35 P.M.
Discussion held regarding dates for Broadway negotiation committee meetings.
Riley present electronically at 11:54 P.M.
Member Matthew Jaimes present at 11:59 A.M.
Discussion held regarding Jaimes’ proposed Honor Membership bylaw amendment.
Point present in person at 12:05 P.M.
Jaimes excused at 12:20 P.M.
Motion made and seconded to report favorably on Jaimes’ proposed Honor Membership bylaw amendment.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously,
Cutler reported on a meeting with Milliman regarding New York Philharmonic’s pension plan.
Riley excused at 12:24 P.M.
Mars reported on negotiations between Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.
Mars reported on a side letter agreement received from the Carlyle Hotel granting musicians vacation pay.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:34 P.M.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Meeting called to order at 11:09 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Cohen, Hyde and Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, DeRosa and Riley.
Minutes of the July 30, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.
Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve JLC Environmental’ s $3,625 proposal to monitor Local 802’s air quality during asbestos abatement.
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.
Assael reviewed the extension agreement between New York City Center (Encorces! Great American Musicals in Concert) and Local 802 for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Motion made and seconded to approve the extension agreement between New York City Center (Encorces! Great American Musicals in Concert) and Local 802 for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mars reviewed the memorandum of agreement between the Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County d/b/a The Gateway Playhouse and Local 802 for the period July 1, 2024 through May 3, 2027.
Motion made and seconded to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County d/b/a The Gateway Playhouse and Local 802 for the period July 1, 2024 through May 3, 2027.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made and seconded to approve up to $3,000 for printing and mailing a postcard notifying the Local 802 membership of the upcoming Local 802 officers’ election.
Discussion held.
The motion and its second were withdrawn.
Motion made and seconded to approve the 2024 Local 802 Officer Election Rules.
Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cutler reported on Local 802 personnel issues.
Cutler reported on ongoing Broadway pit visits.
Cutler reported on a July 31, 2024 Broadway bargaining unit meeting to review a survey of bargaining issues.
Cutler reported on negotiations between the New York Philharmonic and Local 802.
Cutler reported on a New York Philharmonic orchestra committee meeting.
Cutler reported on a license agreement that is being prepared for Local 802’s temporary premises.
Fisher reported on her attendance at the 2024 Regional Orchestra Players Association conference.
Fisher reported on an issue involving the Riverside Symphony.
Fisher reported on negotiations between the American Ballet Theatre and Local 802.
Fisher reported on the status of Local 802’s certificates of deposits.
Discussion held regarding personnel issues involving the American Symphony Orchestra.
Discussion held regarding Local 802 personnel issues.
Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Big Apple Circus and Local 802.
Mars reported on an alleged wage disparity claim among part time faculty at the New School that has been filed with the New School’s EEO officer.
Mars reported on negotiations between the Plaza Hotel and Local 802.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:41 P.M.
Note: The Executive Board did not meet on August 13, 2024.