Monday, December 1, 2025

Meeting called to order at 9:06am by Financial Vice President Fisher. Present by video conference: Recording Vice President Point, Executive Board Members Assael, Bove, Burridge, Goodfriend-Koven, Haines, Hyde, Kainuma.

Motion made and seconded to approve leaves of absence from two Broadway musicians.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Limited Pressing agreement for “Romy and Michele: The Musical” on December 4, 2025.

Motion carried unanimously.

Point present at 9:08am.

Motion made and seconded to approve the November 24, 2025 minutes as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on the conclusion of negotiations with the clerical staff union OPEIU Local 153.

A member appeared before the board at 9:45am to request their honor membership status be restored.

Member dismissed at 9:45am.

Motion made and seconded to restore a member’s Honor status.

Motion carried unanimously.

Controller Alla Emelianova present at 9:47am.

Emelianova presented on August 2025 P&L statement.

Discussion held regarding 2025 CPI adjustments.

Emelianova excused at 10:04am.

Discussion held regarding changes to health benefits and the Musicians’ Health Fund.

Kainuma excused at 10:32am.

Kainuma present at 10:36am.

Discussion held about an amendment regarding charges against officers.

Point reported on ongoing negotiations with Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Point reported on ongoing negotiations with the Hoff Barthleson Music School accompanists.

Point reported on the resolution of 4 grievances for New School Jazz Faculty members.

Meeting adjourned at 11:24am.

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Meeting called to order at 9:06am by President Suttmann. Present by video conference: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Point, Executive Board Members Assael, Bove, Burridge, Cutler, Goodfriend-Koven, Haines, Hyde, Kainuma.

Motion made and seconded to adopt an amendment referred to the Executive Board by the 802 Membership on October 30, 2024, regarding Article V of the local 802 bylaws submitted by member John O’Connor.

Motion carried. Bove and Goodfriend-Koven opposed. [NOTE: this action has since been reversed and the bylaw in question will appear before the membership at the February 4, 2026 bylaw meeting. This motion will be modified in subsequent minutes.]

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes from December 1, 2025, as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the 2025 Broadway negotiating committee consultants for payment by Local 802, which will later be reimbursed by the CAC.

Motion carried unanimously. Assael, Haines, and Hyde recused.

Motion made and seconded to approve the 2026 CWS fee increase letter.

Motion carried. Bove opposed.

Discussion held regarding feasibility of automated membership dues payments.

Controller Emelianova present at 10:11am.

Emelianova presented September 2025 P&L statements.

Suttmann reported on a mediation session regarding contract negotiations with City Center.

Suttmann reported on negotiations with the Met Opera Associates and Music Staff.

Fisher reported on negotiations with Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center.

Fisher and Point reported on OUR negotiations.

Point reported on attending a memorial service for tenant advocate Michael McKee.

Point reported on the ongoing Jazz at Lincoln Center negotiations.

Point reported on discussions regarding the next commissioner for the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Discussion held regarding social media posts referencing Ocean City Pops.

Meeting adjourned 10:41am.

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

Meeting called to order at 11:04am by President Suttmann. Present in person: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Point, Executive Board Members Haines, Hyde, Chief of Staff Rush Perez. Present via video conference: Assael, Bove, Burridge, Cutler, Goodfriend-Koven, Kainuma, General Counsel Susan Davis.

Suttmann announced his intent to resign as president and executive director effective January 1, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to appoint Point to President and Executive Director and Haines as Recording Vice President effective January 1, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to separate previous motion into two separate motions.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to appoint Point as President and Executive Director effective January 1, 2026.

Discussion held regarding the appointment of Point as President and Executive Director effective January 1, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to postpone action on the separated motion pending a comprehensive search and assessment of qualified candidates.

Kainuma excused at 11:24am.

Kainuma present at 11:30am.

Motion to postpone failed. Assael, Burridge, Cutler, Haines, Hyde, Point opposed.

Kainuma excused at 11:40am.

Motion to appoint Point as president and executive director effective January 1, 2026 carried. Bove, Fisher, Goodfriend-Koven opposed.

Discussion held on the appointment of Sarah Haines as recording vice president effective January 1, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to postpone Haines’s appointment pending clarification of the proposed restructuring of the Recording Vice President position, and a comprehensive search process and assessment of qualified candidates.

Motion to postpone failed. Assael, Burridge, Cutler, Haines, Hyde, Point opposed.

Point confirmed intent to resign as recording vice president effective January 1, 2026.

Motion to appoint Sarah Haines recording vice president effective January 1, 2026 carried. Bove opposed.

Susan Davis excused at 12:45pm.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of December 8, 2025 as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve an invoice from Cohen Weiss and Simon LLP in the amount of $33,496.14.

Motion carried. Bove opposed.

Motion made and seconded to approve a limited pressing agreement with Act Two Theatricals LLC for the “Reunions Original Cast Album” on November 17, 2025.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve 6 leaves of absence for 6 Broadway musicians.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on Local 802 finances relating to certificates of deposit.

Fisher reported on ongoing negotiations with Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center.

Fisher reported on upcoming meeting with Musicians Health Fund union trustees on December 17, 2025.

Fisher reported on CPI increases for staff in 2026.

Point reported on his attendance at the NYS AFL-CIO annual holiday party.

Point reported on a phone conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul.

Point reported on ongoing negotiations with Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Point reported on ongoing negotiations with Hoff Barthelson Music School.

Suttmann addressed the board regarding his departure.

Meeting adjourned 1:30pm.

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025

Meeting called to order at 11:06am by President Suttmann. Present in person: Recording Vice President Point, Executive Board Member Haines. Present via video conference: Assael, Bove, Cutler, Goodfriend-Koven, Hyde, Kainuma, Chief of Staff Perez.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of December 16, 2025, as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the use of the Local 802 Fundraising Service Agreement for a benefit for the Working Theatre on February 23, 2025.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to endorse New York State Governor Kathy Hochul for reelection in 2026.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to contribute $2,000 to Governor Kathy Hochul’s reelection campaign from TEMPO 802 New York State.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a leave of absence for a Broadway musician.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held pending proposed bylaw amendments.

Controller Emelianova present 11:41am.

Emelianova reported on projected CPI increases for 2026.

Motion made and seconded to authorize a 3 percent raise for non-bargaining unit staff and officers in 2026.

Discussion held.

Motion withdrawn.

Motion made and seconded to authorize a 3 percent raise for non-bargaining unit staff in 2026, subject to increase in the event that the October 2025 CPI data increases the calculated annual average.

Motion carried. Cutler opposed.

Discussion held regarding the upcoming February 4, 2026 membership meeting.

Discussion held regarding an analysis of Local 802’s finances by Withum.

Meeting adjourned at 12:08pm.