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Currently Browsing: January, 2006
President’s Report
For the Record
LOCAL 802’S MISSION STATEMENT We are the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, American Federation of Musicians Local 802, one of the largest local unions of professional musicians in the world. We unite to fight for the common interests of
At the 11th Hour, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players Reach an Agreement
See below article for chart of contract details. Pending ratification by the orchestra members, a tentative agreement has been reached with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP). The group began negotiating at the beginning of August and reached
Legit 802 Passes Million-Dollar Mark
We’ve passed a huge benchmark at Local 802. For the first time, our payroll service has broken the $1 million barrier. More and more employers are becoming aware that since 1991, Local 802 has run a payroll service called Legit
Kennedy Center Bans V.O. Machine
The machine has lost again — this time at one of the most famous venues in the country. The Kennedy Center has agreed to ban the machine with its Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. The four-year deal was made with
When Actors Play Instruments
Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone star in “Sweeney Todd” and are new members of 802. Photo by Nigel Parry. What happens when a Broadway musical requires actors to play instruments – and how does that affect 802’s theatre minimums? That
My Invisible Music Collection
Member to Member
This is a story that might make some 802 members feel old. Call it “I remember records.” Disclaimer: I was born in 1972. Growing up, I remember being fascinated by my parents’ record collection. I loved my parents’ record player:
Musicians at Work: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Photo Section
Musicians of the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players rehearse at City Center. Photos by Summer Smith. Peter Hirsch and Heidi Garson Steve Shulman, Terry Szor and Rich Titone Melanie Bradford Amy Camus Deb Sponheimer Bob Lawrence Susan Shaw Mike
Madam Speaker Quinn
New York City Councilmember Christine Quinn (District #3) was nominated and elected to lead the New York City Council by her fellow Councilmembers on January 4. Speaker Quinn has been a longtime friend of 802 and of the labor movement
When You’re Discriminated Against, for a Discrimination Complaint
802 Legal Corner
In my November 2003 column concerning employment discrimination, I briefly noted that in order for an employee to have a successful retaliation action under the anti-discrimination laws, it was unnecessary for her or him to prove that they were actually
The Best Laid Plans…
Musicians' Assistance Program
So here we are, just a few weeks into the New Year. Resolutions have been made; goals have been set for the future. How many of them have already been broken, or set aside for another day? That ten pounds
Musicians (and Actors) at Work: Jersey Boys
Members of the orchestra and cast of “Jersey Boys” appeared on the “Today Show” on January 6. Kevin Dow, drums; and Deborah Hurwitz, keys. Singing (left to right) are John Lloyd Young, Daniel Reichard, Christian Hoff and J. Robert Spencer.
Legislative Update
NOISE IN NEW YORK Intro 397-A is legislation recently passed by the New York City Council that has revised the city’s thirty-year-old noise code. New York City Council Members Gennaro, Avella, Comrie, Fidler, Jackson, Provenzano, Recchia, Weprin, Liu, Addabbo and
Grievance Corner
Metropolitan Opera Guild. Local 802 settled a grievance against the Metropolitan Opera Guild for failure to offer work according to the seniority provisions of our collective bargaining agreement. Because the grievance was not resolved in initial meetings between the shop
Executive Board Minutes
July 26, 2005 -- November 2, 2005
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m. Present: President Lennon, Recording Vice-President Dennison, Executive Board members, Babich, Gagliardi, Landolfi, Schaffner, Shankin, Weiss and Assistant to the President Delia. Broadway Theatre Committee Chair Larry Rawdon, Small Theatre
Bill Crow’s Band Room
In the back of the Local 802 directory is a list of instruments, in which you will find William Zinn listed as the only member who plays the “Octahorn.” I often have wondered what one was. Zinn explains: “It is