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Local 802 Election Update
President's Report
It has been a busy time at Local 802 and as always, there is plenty to report. First of all, I’d like to give you an update on the Local 802 elections. This year, there were no opposing candidates in
‘Gig Economy’ Means Exploitation
Financial Vice President's Report
The word “gig” – once confined to musicians – is now mainstream. Pundits everywhere now talk about the so-called “gig economy.” Proponents call it the wave of the future and a transformative moment in the structure of employment. Whether it’s
Local 802 makes gain in first six months of 2015
Controller's Report
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, Local 802 realized a gain of $42,945. The audited financial statements for the six-month period appear in the printed issue of Allegro starting on page 37. The Statement of Activities reflects little
ELECTED OFFICERS
There were no contested races this year, so the Local 802 elections slated for Dec. 1, 2015 have been called off and each duly nominated candidate has been deemed elected. On Sept. 25, 2012, the Local 802 Executive Board voted
Union, Yes! Workers at Avatar Studios Stand Together
Recently, we workers at Avatar Studios successfully completed an organizing campaign to gain union representation with Local 802. Months of deliberations on our part and meetings with members of the union’s Organizing Department (including Maggie Russell-Brown, Shane Gasteyer, Sarah Koshar
Is Your Information Correct?
The 2016-2017 Local 802 directory will be compiled at the end of this year. Thousands of musicians receive a copy of this book and use it as a vital resource. Here’s how to check to make sure your information will
Following Her Passions
The many sides of harpist Laura Sherman
Harpist Laura Sherman, a member of Local 802 since 1988, enjoys a diverse and well-traveled career. Currently the harpist for “Wicked” on Broadway, she is also the founder of Gotham Harp Publishing, a harp music publishing company specializing in historically-informed
The Time is Now
Recent decisions by the NLRB have left some cracks open for Local 802 to make some big gains for musicians
Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to HsmLaborLaw@HarveyMarsAttorney.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
Practice Makes Perfect*
(*Or, how do you get to Broadway?)
The answer to the old joke “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” is a great truism. This summer, Local 802 hosted another season of Inside Broadway’s Summer Stock Jr. program, where 14 lucky students enjoyed a full two-week camp
‘Why we joined the union’
I transferred my union membership from AFM Local 47 in Los Angeles after years of session work out there. I joined Local 802 to maintain that consistency of networking and union jobs now that I’m in New York. I have
Treasured memories of the American Ballet Theatre
I enjoyed the Allegro article from earlier this summer covering the 75th anniversary of the American Ballet Theatre. It reminded me of the very first year of the company’s existence. Leading into that year was a big musical and social
Executive Board Minutes
June 23, 2015 - August 4, 2015
NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on June 30, July 14 or July 21. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members
How feeling physically ‘centered’ affects your music
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
November ’15
The Band Room
Phil Woods spent his last years suffering with emphysema, but he still managed to play the saxophone with his customary brilliance. When it finally got too tough for him, he ended his career with style. He played one last concert,