LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE OFFERS

Earlier this year the Local 802’s Executive Board met with two insurance representatives who offer Long Terms Care insurance products. The two links below briefly describes the policies they offer and the discount they have agreed upon for Local 802 members and relatives. You will be receiving a mailing about this offer in the coming weeks. In the meantime you can access their offers with the links provided.

John Hancock Insurance letter

MedAmerica Insurance letter

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ARTISTS!
(Act Now!)

New Residence is Accepting Applications Now!

Single artists looking for affordable housing in Brooklyn have a shot at getting a spot at a studio apartment, with a rent of around $630/month. You need to act immediately to get an application. Call (212) 221-7300, ext. 264.
Click here for more details!

BOYCOTT BACH TRUMPETS!

Workers at the Bach trumpet plant in Elkhart, Indiana have been on strike for more than a year. These workers are represented by UAW Local 364.

Rather than provide a fair contract, the company — which is owned by Steinway Musical Instruments— has threatened to move some of the work overseas.

Click for details.

INDIE MUSICIANS UNITE!

Check out Take It to the Bridge, an online organizing hub for musicians, which has been active in actions at Tonic and the Knitting Factory.

TINA HAFEMEISTER FUND

Over the years, many of us at Local 802 have been the recipients of invaluable assistance from Tina Hafemeister during her tenure on the Executive Board of Local 802, as financial vice-president and as supervisor of the Music Preparation Department. Now, unfortunately, Tina is in serious need of some help from us. She is fighting a devastating illness, is unable to work, and is trying to provide and care for her young daughter, who is also seriously ill.
Click here to find out how to help

NEW DELTA INSTRUMENT POLICY

The AFM and Local 802 have lifted their boycott of Delta and are currently urging all other airlines to adopt Delta's policies.

Click here for more information.

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May 2008

The Color of Money is Blonde
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President's Report: The Special Situation Dilemma
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Retirement At Risk
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Union Makes Net Gain in 2007

TOURING NORTH KOREA

A Musical Meeting of East and West
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A Jog in the Forbidden City
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"What Did the Tour Mean to You?"

BAND ROOM

May '08

Want to reach the ears and eyes of 10,000 professional musicians? Advertise in Local 802's newspaper, Allegro! For information and rates, call Jan Rosenberg at (212) 245-4802, ext. 178.

LABOR HISTORY  MONTH
Download calendar of events or view as web page

The soul of the labor movement can be found in its music and art. During the month of May, Bread and Roses will host an exhibit called Working Creations (click here for more information). See below for Allegro's Labor History Month features!

Singing History
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Remembering a Hero for Workers' Rights
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Music and the Labor Movement

THEATRICAL SHOWCASE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Updated and now available to producers, general managers and musicians to be downloaded. Local 802 recommends these rules to be utilized for the upcoming New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF 2007). Hard copies will soon become available from Local 802.

ACTORS' FUND SOCIAL SERVICES

The Actors' Fund's Social Services offer comprehensive programs designed to meet the critical needs of entertainment professionals throughout their lives. Social workers provide crisis intervention, individual and family needs assessments, and develop long-term plans which include ongoing support, education, information and referrals.

See schedule of groups, seminars and workshops.