March is Women’s History Month, and this year we are kicking off a deep dive into our own gender demographics here at Local 802 in the hopes of starting to strategize how we can achieve a more equal balance between

Musicians and friends said their final goodbyes to Bob Cranshaw in style on Jan. 30 at St. Peter’s Church. Live musicians played to a packed hall, and Bob was remembered fondly with many tributes, stories and speeches. We’ll miss you,

May 1 is the deadline to apply for this year’s Anne Walker Scholarships for members of Local 802 and their children who are pursuing studies in music. The scholarship honors a fiery advocate for musicians whose more than 30 years

The Spanish-born American pragmatist philosopher, George Santayana, wrote in “Reason in Common Sense”: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month, remembering the past is in the forefront

In the era of cheesy love songs, scorned lovers’ tunes and branded songwriting with unashamed product placement, a few select and daring artists have raised the loudspeaker to say what they have to say. These artists use their music and

Interview by Karen Fisher Most of her 802 colleagues know Marcia Butler as a highly accomplished oboist who has performed in orchestras and chamber ensembles, on Broadway, and as a soloist in New York City and internationally. In 2002, Marcia

Copyright and the protection of intellectual property in the digital age are priorities for Local 802 and the AFM. Over the last three months in these pages, copyright expert David Newhoff has contributed this guest column, which has discussed the

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

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Sharman, Suttmann. President Gagliardi absent on union business. The Financial Subcommittee of

After many years of graduate school and freelance work in Boston’s classical, jazz, avant-garde and Third Stream scenes, I came to New York about two years ago and excitedly joined the Local 802 family. I think it’s important to advocate

I joined Local 802 as part of a commitment to broaden my professional network in New York City. I am especially interested in meeting long-time union members whose successes and insights I can learn from, as well as members who

I had records by Allen Eager in my collection while I was in high school and the Army, so when I moved to New York City in 1950, I was excited when a friend introduced me to him. He was