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What are your memories
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This fall marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11. As musicians, we were doubly affected by the terrorist attacks. Like everyone else, we mourned the loss of life, but we also suffered losses to our livelihoods, when tourism tanked in the city. As a musician, what are your memories of 9/11, as we approach the 10th anniversary? Click here to leave a response. We may edit and print your response in an upcoming issue of Allegro. Please keep your responses brief so we may print as many as possible.
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 Boycott Conn-Selmer horns and other instruments!
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The AFM has announced its support for the 235 workers of musical instrument maker Conn-Selmer's Eastlake, Ohio, brass instrument plant who went on strike July 26. The metal workers, members of UAW Local 2359, had been working without a contract since February, when their contract expired. The two sides have failed to reach an agreement in negotiations that began in January. The company, which has a long history of labor strife in its plants, has proposed cutting some workers' pay by 65 percent, taking away pensions, and doubling health care costs. "We stand in solidarity with the highly skilled workers at Conn-Selmer who make some of the finest brass instruments played by the Federation's members," says AFM President Ray Hair. "Please support Local 2359's stance against corporate greed by boycotting Conn-Selmer products and instruments." For a full list of the company's many brand names, including Bach, Leblanc, Emerson, Prelude, and many others, click here.
For more background on why we feel that Conn-Selmer treats its workers unfairly, click here to read a story we published in Allegro and click here to read the AFM's press release.
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Is your information current? |
Local 802 is going to publish its biannual membership directory at the end of this year. Thousands of musicians use this as a valuable resource. It's the number-one phone book for the professional musician community. However, many members don't have current contact info on file with the union. When we print the directory, we use the information that's in our database. Once we print the directory, it's too late to make any changes! So now is the time to make sure your information is accurate. Also, please note that your union dues must be current for you to appear in the directory.
To make sure that your information is current in the Local 802 database, click here. (Please allow a moment for this PDF to load.)
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To reach Local 802 by phone, call (212) 245-4802. For more information on our services and departments, see www.Local802afm.org
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Local 802 AFM
322 West 48th St
New York, NY 10036
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TURN VOLUNTEER WORK INTO GIGS!
Members of the Actors Work Program will describe how volunteering develops their skills, expands networks and leads to meaningful paid work. This free talk will take plae on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Local 802 Club Room. For more information, e-mail MAP@Local802afm.org. | |
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FREE HEARING TESTS!
Each month, Local 802 offers a free hearing test with a real audiologist. We'll take a baseline measurement of your hearing and more. To find out the next date and to make a reservation, contact Robin Donach by phone only at (212) 245-4802, ext. 101. | |
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For musicians only!
- Acupuncture for musicians
- FOR RENT: Floor-through apartment with Steinway grand!
- Want to sell your old vinyl records?
- Say goodbye to performance pain?
- Upright basses for cheap
...and more!
Where can you find all of these deals or services? Click here to find out. | |
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JAZZ JAM!
There is a jazz jam on most Mondays at Local 802 (322 West 48th Street), from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Joe Petrucelli at the Jazz Foundation of America at (212) 245-3999, ext. 10, or click here. | |
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Need a phone number or e-mail...fast?
The entire Local 802 directory is available online. You can search for fellow musicians and find the contact info you're looking for! Just log in as a member at www.Local802afm.org | |
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Got something to say about the union? Say it out loud!
Do you have a comment about the union or the music industry that you want to say out loud? The Local 802 magazine Allegro is proud of our letters to the editor page, in which we print opinions of all kinds that pertain to the union or the music industry. Submit a letter to the editor right now by clicking here. Letters must be 300 words or less. | |
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