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Currently Browsing: November, 2011
The Union Makes Us Strong
President's Report
WE ARE THE 99 PERCENT! Local 802 members, staff and officers came together with other unions to Occupy Wall Street on Oct. 5. The Local 802 Executive Board voted unanimously to support the march. We received letters for and against
Reading, Writing and Rhythm
Do you want to use your music to enrich the lives of public school children – while getting paid? Here’s some news: the Actors Fund has come up with a very creative way for musicians and other artists to do
‘Make a Difference’
Pedro Libert was born in Aruba and raised in Curaçao. As a teenager, he traveled to the Netherlands to study music, where he earned degrees in conducting, music theory and viola. Libbert teaches in the STARRRS program (see story above)
New Visions
For the first time, Winter Jazzfest musicians will enjoy a union contract with minimum wage standards and other protections. From left, Adam Schatz, Brice Rosenbloom, John O’Connor, Andy Schwartz, Marc Ribot and Butch Morris. Photo: Walter Karling Winter Jazzfest musicians
Why this is a landmark deal
Recording Vice President's Report
Our new agreement with the Winter Jazzfest is a landmark. This is the first jazz festival under a union contract since the Charlie Parker Festival in Thompson Square, which was a one-day festival with two or three acts. The Winter
Lessons learned from a grassroots organizing
Views from the Board
The wonderful success of the musician-led organizing of the Winter Jazzfest is something to be celebrated by both Local 802 members and those not yet affiliated with the local. It points to a progressive evolution in thinking at Local 802
The Future of Music
Hip hop artist Che “Rhymefest” Smith speaks at a panel about musicians and local community building at the 2011 Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit. Photo: Caroline “Puck” Deutermann Annual conference looks at the big issues, including new sources of
What’s up with the health care reform law?
It has been a year and a half since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act became law. Now seems a good time to check in on its progress. First of all, what’s in this law that might be useful
‘Who’s got the pictures?’
Remembering Lenny Leibowitz
Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to JurMars566@aol.com. Harvey Mars’s previous articles in this series are archived at www.HarveyMarsAttorney.com. (Click on “Publications & Articles” from the top menu.) Nothing here or
Senior Concert Orchestra: At Their Best
Photo Feature
Musicians in Local 802’s Senior Concert Orchestra are older, wiser – and sounding better than ever Photos on these pages ©Jim Marchese/JimMarchese.com. For information on auditioning for the Senior Concert Orchestra, contact Dr. Lyn Christie at (914) 968-6036 or SeniorMusicians@gmail.com.
New School jazz teachers say: ‘We got a great contract…’
The New School and Local 802 have reached a four-year successor collective bargaining agreement, which covers the work of 70 part-time faculty members employed in the jazz department. Negotiations this cycle revolved around health benefits, and the impact of the
The Musicians’ Voice
The Musicians’ Voice is an open forum for discussion about the state of union affairs. The letters here do not necessarily express the views of Local 802. E-mail letters to Allegro@Local802afm.org or write to Allegro, Local 802, 322 West 48th
Benefit Gala for the Emergency Relief Fund
Musicians' Assistance Program
The office of the Musicians’ Assistance Program is your one-stop shop for musicians’ health. We offer counseling – both one-on-one and in groups – as well as information on all kinds of social services, including health insurance, food stamps and
‘Why we joined the union’
Kevin B. Winebold Jeremy Blanden Noah Hoffeld Michael Haber Justin Surdyn Boris Pelekh I joined Local 802 because I want to be a part of this powerful and creative community of musicians; what better way than to be a member
Executive Board Minutes
September 6, 2011 - October 4, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Meeting called to order at 11:17 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. It was moved and seconded
Bill Crow’s Band Room
When Zoot Sims passed away in 1985, his widow, Louise, said that instead of a funeral, Zoot had asked that his friends throw a big party for him. With the help of many friends, she did, and those parties turned