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Currently Browsing: December, 2005
President’s Report
Radio City in Perspective: Our Fight to Keep the Music Live
The crisis at Radio City, and the innumerable difficult decisions that were made throughout the struggle, will most certainly be the subject of much discussion and debate for some time to come. In so many ways, our fight at Radio
Congratulations on a Great Contract and Victory at Radio City Music Hall
Guest Commentary
On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO, I would like to extend my congratulations to the members of AFM Local 802, to the musicians who perform at Radio City Music Hall and to your
Radio City Retrospective
On Dec. 27, 1932, a new theatre debuted in New York accompanied by its 100-piece orchestra. The theatre was Radio City Music Hall and its orchestra and famous organ have brought music to millions for 73 years. In those days
Stamford Center Signs Contract
A new agreement has been reached between the Stamford Center for the Arts, AFM Local 52-626 (Norwalk, Conn.) and Local 802 for this season’s performances of the Nutcracker ballet at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Conn. Historically this work has
NYU Grad Teachers Strike
Picket lines went up on Nov. 9 in front of NYU. The union of graduate employees at New York University is fighting for the basic right to a union. After four years of collective bargaining with its graduate employees, the
Vision: Health Care for All
On Oct. 22, Local 802 hosted a networking meeting, cosponsored by Rock and Rap Confidential, for groups and individuals interested in exploring how musicians and artists can play a role in addressing the current health care crisis in the U.S.
Taking Our Financial Pulse
Financial Vice-President's Report
If thoughts of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and revenues versus liabilities tend to make your eyes glaze over, you should know that these items allow all Local 802 members to keep a finger on the financial pulse of
Union Makes Gain
Controller's Repor
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Local 802 realized a gain of $290,016, compared with a gain of $176,735 during the first six months of 2004. The audited financial statements for the six month period appear elsewhere in
A Gift to Your Colleagues
Musicians' Assistance Program
A Local 802 member called the Musicians’ Assistance Program recently to inquire about getting short-term counseling for a distressing personal problem. He wondered whether or not M.A.P. provided such a service, and if so, what would it cost? When I
When Two Musicians Record a CD, Who Owns It?
Legal Corner
This month I would like to present you with an interesting hypothetical situation. You and your friend have decided to make a seven-track CD of some original tunes you both have been working on, just for the fun of it,
New Contract for City Opera
Gail Kruvand Earlier this year, the New York City Opera orchestra ratified a new four-year agreement, which is in effect from June 1, 2005 through May 31, 2009. Even though the company said it had a deficit of just over
If You’re Paid Cash, Watch Out!
Legit 802 Payroll Service
If you’re a musician and you’re paid cash or on a 1099, it means that you’re actually losing money and your employer may be breaking the law. It may seem like a good thing to not have taxes deducted from
Legislative Update
TRANSPORTATION BOND ACT IS PASSED In the Nov. 8 elections, New York State voters approved the $2.9 billion Transportation Bond Act that will finance transportation projects statewide, including part of the Second Avenue subway and a link between the Long
Negotiations Roundup
Billy Taylor Productions. Local 802 has concluded a contract with Billy Taylor Productions covering musicians performing with the legendary jazz pianist Billy Taylor. The agreement outlines the minimum wages to be paid for various types of engagements including concert performances,
Grievance Corner
Music Prep. Local 802’s Music Preparation Department has settled a grievance against a Broadway producer, recovering more than $21,000 in wages and benefits for a member. The grievance arose when the producer failed to make payment to the orchestrator for
Requiem
Fred Baldovin – Accordion Ralph Bianculli – Electric Bass Gordon Boelzner – Piano/Conductor Elise Bretton – Piano/Arranger/Copyist Al Casey – Guitar Michael Dunn – Piano/Conductor/Arranger/Copyist Andrew A. Fuchs – Accordion Jonathan Lindenfeld Hazen – Violin Shirley Horn – Piano/Vocalist Steven
Executive Board Minutes
June 21, 2005 -- July 12, 2005
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m. Present: Recording Vice President Dennison, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Executive Board members Babich, Gagliardi, Gale, Giannini, Landolfi, Whitaker, Assistant to the President Delia and Jazz Advisory Committee Liaison Owens.
Bill Crow’s Band Room
The late Billy Bauer made a tape in response to some questions by Frad Garner on Nov 15, 2004, when Billy was 89. He spoke about Zeb Julian, a guitarist who was briefly on the New York jazz scene, but