Local 802 president David Lennon was elected to the AFM’s International Executive Board at the AFM’s 96th Convention in July. Receiving the highest vote of twelve non-incumbent candidates, his election as a first-term local union president to the IEB is

As reported in the June 2005 issue of Allegro, Local 802 and Local 47 (Los Angeles) recently joined forces in the fight against the replacement of live music with the virtual orchestra machine. 802 president David Lennon appeared as an

(Editor’s note: The following article reports on the recently concluded AFM negotiations covering theatrical motion picture and TV films. These new contracts have not yet been ratified by the musicians themselves. It’s the AFM’s general policy not to publicize contracts

Under the threat of using canned music, and only hours before the first rehearsal of the summer season, Local 802 reached a tentative agreement with the School of American Ballet. The agreement includes a ban on the virtual orchestra machine.

The following resolution, adopted at the AFM convention, awards emiritus status to Florence Nelson, the outgoing AFM secretary-treasurer. WHEREAS, Florence Nelson has served the interests of musicians throughout the United States, Canada, and through her activities as AFM representative to

The proposals paraphrased here are from Norman Siegel, the candidate for public advocate endorsed by Local 802. Living Wage Law. City subcontractors should pay a living wage and provide health and retirement benefits. Land Use Policy. Employers or organizations that

The following bylaw resolutions have been submitted for the October membership meeting which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Local 802 Club Room. Resolution #1 Whereas: Benefits under the Members Legal Services Fund should

I was very sad to hear about Michael Gibson’s passing. I was good friends with Michael when I still lived in New York. And I’m proud to say that I was responsible for getting him hired on “Onward Victoria,” for

The 2006-2007 Local 802 directory will be published at the end of this year. Thousands of musicians receive a copy of this book and use it as a valuable resource. Here’s how to check if we have your correct information:

Early Ear Ratifies Contract Teachers and pianists at the Early Ear ratified a new seven-year contract on Aug. 4. The unanimous vote culminated nearly a year of negotiations for a second contract at the Early Ear, which has three studios

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2005 Meeting called to order at 11:20 a.m. Present: President Lennon, Recording Vice President Dennison, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Executive Board members Babich, Gagliardi, Gale, Giannini, Landolfi, Schaffner, Shankin, Weiss and Assistant to the President Delia. Recording