Local 802 statement on the lockout of union stagehands by the Metropolitan Opera
"Local 802 denounces the lockout by the Metropolitan Opera of the stagehands of IATSE Local 1...."
Press Releases
Local 802 launches #SaveNYCMusicians
Campaign is dedicated to helping NYC musicians survive this critical time.
Local 802 President Adam Krauthamer’s statement in response to the announcement by the Broadway League of continued suspension of all ticket sales for Broadway performances in NYC through May 30, 2021
"Our union is committed to helping our members survive this tough time..."
MUSICIANS SAY: DON’T LEAVE US OUT
Sept. 4, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: Mikael Elsila, melsila@local802afm.org, (646) 765-9663 (voice or text) A joint statement from the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) union locals in New York State As New York State continues to take steps
Local 802 endorses Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 19, 2020 Contact: Mikael Elsila | melsila@local802afm.org | +1 (646) 765-9663 Local 802 AFM announces its official endorsement of the Democratic ticket in the 2020 election: Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris for vice president
Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC Health + Hospitals & AFM Local 802 Launch “Music for the Soul” of Our Medical Heroes & Their Patients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2020 Contact: Melanie Scharler | mscharler@media.nyc.gov | +1 (212) 974-4022 MAYOR’S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT, NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS & AFM LOCAL 802 LAUNCH “MUSIC FOR THE SOUL” OF OUR MEDICAL HEROES & THEIR