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Delegates Adopt Several 802-Backed Resolutions

The AFM's 93rd Convention

The 93rd Convention of the American Federation of Musicians was held July 19-21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 338 delegates in attendance, representing 227 AFM locals in the United States and Canada, re-elected the current AFM leadership and acted favorably

The Independent Contractor Issue

A task force appointed by Gov. George Pataki to study the independent contractor issue has concluded that workers “need certainty and clarity in their status” and that consistency “protects workers from abuse.” On July 6 the task force presented a

In the Key of Solidarity

Three Local 802 bands and a speech by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney will highlight this year’s Labor Day festivities. A march and rally on Wednesday, Sept. 1 will replace the traditional Labor Day parade this year. But one Labor Day

Bylaw Resolution

The following resolution has been submitted for consideration at the membership meeting to be held Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Local 802 Club Room. Please note that proposed new language is in italics. Language to be deleted

Notice to Members Who Qualify for the Death Benefit/Life Insurance

The office of the Recording Vice-President that administers the death benefit/life insurance very strongly recommends that you update your beneficiary information to make it current and in line with your wishes. Be advised that whoever is listed on the beneficiary

President's Report

Bill Moriarity

A little more than three years ago, we at Local 802 began a discussion about the future of the AFM. Our primary concern was to maintain and increase our strength at the bargaining table for the Federation recording contracts, which

The Musicians’ Voice

SUPPORT WAS DEEPLY APPRECIATED To the Editor This note represents my heartfelt thanks to the members and nonmembers of the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 during the most difficult time in my life. Your support and concern regarding the

Health Benefits Plan Changes

At its June 11 meeting, the Trustees of the Local 802 Health Benefits Fund modified the self-pay (COBRA) continuation coverage language in the HBP Summary Plan Description as follows: For Plan A participants, if you lose eligibility due to insufficient

Legislative Update

Judy West

NEW YORK STATE BUDGET On Aug. 5 – more than four months late – the Legislature finally agreed to a $73.3 billion budget for New York State. A special session in September is likely, to deal with the many issues

Allegro Interviews Marian McPartland

Bill Crow

With 60 years of professional musicianship behind her, jazz pianist Marian McPartland is still going full steam. This elegant and imaginative modernist’s long career performing with her trio and as a guest soloist with symphony orchestras would provide more than

Requiem

Rudy Barbano – Accordion Al Castellanos – Saxophone Albert R. Costan – Saxophone Lillian Delson – Piano Willey G. Forman – Trombone/Arranger Mark Gray – Piano/Composer Aaron Hirsch – Violin Dean Holt – Piano Alex Kofman – Trombone Samuel Kolstein

Musicians' Assistance Program

Dr. Louise Montello

I recently read a wonderfully provocative essay by San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Jon Carroll entitled “Is Something Missing?” Reacting to pop psychology televangelists who insist that we have to work harder to fill the void in all of our

Seeking New Proposals for Funding

As the summer draws to a close, the Coordinating Advisory Committee is encouraging 802 members to submit proposals that can help to create new work opportunities. Their vehicle is the Special Projects and Services Fund, which is funded by three-quarters

June 15, 1999 -- August 3, 1999

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1999 Meeting called to order at 11:28 a.m. Present: President Moriarity, Recording Vice-President Price, Financial Vice-President Landolfi, Executive Board members Blumenthal, Bruno, Hafemeister, Rosen and Weiss, Controller Bogert, Assistant to the President Dennison, Jazz Advisory Committee Liaison

Bill Crow’s Band Room