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The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) Announces Agreement with the Broadway League for Compensation During Unprecedented Broadway Suspension

The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) Announces Agreement with the Broadway League for Compensation During Unprecedented Broadway Suspension NEW YORK – March 20, 2020 – Members of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) issued the following

Local 802 AFM Statement on the Metropolitan Opera Shutdown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 19, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Maria DiPasquale / mdipasquale@local802afm.org Local 802 AFM Statement on the Metropolitan Opera Shutdown “We fully support the Metropolitan Opera for taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of workers and patrons during

Local 802 AFM Calls on New York City and State to Provide Assistance to Musicians and Other Arts Workers Impacted by Limit on Public Gatherings During COVID-19 Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 12, 2020 Press Contact: Maria DiPasquale / mdipasquale@local802afm.org Local 802 AFM Calls on New York City and State to Provide Assistance to Musicians and Other Arts Workers Impacted by Limit on Public Gatherings During COVID-19

Local 802 Announces Historic Deal with the Broadway League

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 27, 2019 CONTACT: Kenneth Londono, kenneth.londono@berlinrosen.com, 646-335-0420 Local 802 Announces Historic Deal with the Broadway League Broadway Musicians Secure Largest Wage Increase in Over Twenty Years Landmark package includes 23% increase in healthcare contributions, first-ever

Local 802 Statement on the Baltimore Symphony Lockout

NEW YORK, NY – June 17, 2019 – Last night, Baltimore Symphony management abruptly decided to lock out the orchestra, citing lack of funds to continue a regular concert schedule. Earlier, management had promised that they would not lock out

Local 802 Supports the Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

NEW YORK, NY – June 5, 2019 – Baltimore Symphony management announced last week that it was canceling summer programming and proposing to shorten the performing season from 52 weeks to 40 weeks. Musicians’ pay would be cut by roughly

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