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Currently Browsing: May, 2010
What’s in Obama’s Health Plan for Us?
Photo: Leoncillo Sabino via Flickr.com Many Americans watched and wondered if a health care overhaul would pass Congress. In March it finally did. The Patient Protection and Affordibility Act was signed by President Obama on March 23, and the Health
President’s Report
Accountability and Responsibility
Bylaw resolution would put judgement back in the hands of members Sometimes big changes come in small packages. In the last issue of Allegro, a bylaw resolution was printed that will be considered at our June 16 membership meeting. The
Nightmare on 57th Street
Local 802 fights for Latino musicians
From left, Raphael Sanchez, Michele Bazzani and Lorenzo Rodriguez. Photo: Walter Karling. For many a musician, it would have been a dream job: a prime Manhattan location, regular work, and decent pay. But for Michele (pronounced Mi-kele) Bazzani and his
In the Field
It's essential for union reps to visit shows in person
Local 802 discovered that the benefits and a union contract are due for the orchestrator in “La Cage aux Folles.” Photo: Joan Marcus. There’s no substitute for a warm body. That’s why the Theatre Department continues to expand visits to
New Website Helps Musicians Rate Clubs
Venuology.com, a new website from the AFM Freelance Services Division, is becoming an important resource for musicians booking gigs at New York City nightclubs and other venues. In recent years, musicians have found that even large venues with good crowds
Keeping Stable During Tough Times
Financial Vice President's Report
It would certainly be my preference to start this column on an upbeat note. However, throughout 2009 the economy remained mired in the doldrums and the music business continues to struggle. The deficit we experienced at Local 802 in the
Some Room for Optimism After a Very Hard Year
Controller's Report
Another year has gone by and it was a tough one at that. We had a loss of $180,000 during 2009. The economy was the primary cause of the reduction in income of over $900,000 from 2008. Expenses were controlled
Singin’ History
The labor movement has a long and proud
John O’Connor sings at a rally of public workers in the 1980’s Wherever there is a seminal event in the history of labor, there is a song. Labor – being of the people – has soul, and therefore music. On
Are you paying too much tax?
If you're 'misclassified,' then you just might be
Which is better as a musician: to be an employee or an indpendent contractor? This is a hot topic right now, and it’s just in time for Labor History Month. President Obama’s proposed federal budget for the 2011 fiscal year
For the People
Once upon a time, musicians helped society recover. Could it happen again?
The wife of a homesteader with her WPA music class in Pie Town, New Mexico. These children walked eight miles for their music lessons. Photograph by Lee Russell (1903-1986); Library of Congress The year was 1935, and the United States
An Annual Seder with a Labor Flavor – and Local 802 was host
The labor seder attracted more than 50 unionists to share the Passover story at Local 802. Photo: Walter Karling. Next year in Jerusalem! On March 23, Local 802’s Club Room was the setting for the 6th annual Passover labor seder,
May is Labor History Month!
Events & Exhibitions 2010
Click here to download printable flyer. EXHIBITIONS It Happened in Brooklyn Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 Wed. – Fri. 12 – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 12 – 5 p.m. Brooklyn’s earliest
The Musicians’ Voice
Hawaii musicians say aloha and thank you! Aloha! As we casually turned to page 22 of the March issue of Allegro, this headline jumped out at the top of the page: “Local 802 donates $1,000 to Honolulu musicians.” Wow! The
Hungry?
From budgeting to food stamps, we've got you covered
When you live in New York City, it can become a logistical and emotional challenge to prioritize food shopping when everything seems equally important. And food shopping in New York City is expensive. According to the New York City Coalition
Musicians win back $75K, thanks to Recording Dept.
The Recording Department recently settled a claim with Universal Motown for musicians’ services on several recording sessions with the band Tamarama. Local 802 collected close to $10,000 in wages and benefits for musicians who worked on these sessions. Local 802
Jan Rosenberg: Diplomatic, Generous and Kind
Local 802’s membership is filled with talented musicians who are not only dedicated to the art of music but who are also dedicated to the business of music. So what would make an individual so unique that he or she
‘Why we joined the union’
Bryan Vargas Mary Ziegler Jennifer Morette Nick Rastegar Angel De Leon I joined Local 802 because I began subbing on “Fela!”. I’m thrilled to be a part of AFM, and I hope it can lead to new and better career
Executive Board Minutes
March 9, 2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010 Meeting called to order at 11:15 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. Recording Vice President O’Connor distributed
Two bylaw resolutions submitted for June 16 membership meeting
The following resolutions have been submitted for the June 16, 2010 membership meeting. BYLAW RESOLUTION #1 – Charges Against Officers WHEREAS, The current version of Local 802 Bylaw found at Article V. Section 7. Charges Against Officers, has been the
Calendar Of Events
May 2010
Date Event Time Location 5/3 Mon. JAZZ FOUNDATION JAM SESSION 7:00 PM Club Room 5/10 Mon. MAP NETWORKING MEETING 2:00 PM Room B 5/10 Mon. JAZZ FOUNDATION JAM SESSION 7:00 PM Club Room 5/17 Mon. JAZZ FOUNDATION JAM SESSION 7:00
Bill Crow’s Band Room
As I was slipping one of my favorite Zoot Sims records into my CD player recently, it struck me that he’s been gone 25 years now! How can that be? His music is still so potently with us, and the