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802 NOTES: the electronic newsletter of Local 802

 

This edition: Aug. 13, 2013

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BILL DE BLASIO FOR MAYOR! 

 

Yesterday, Local 802 endorsed Bill de Blasio at a spirited press conference in Times Square.

 

Now, you're invited to watch Bill de Blasio compete tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 13) in the first televised NYC mayoral debate of the season. Relax with other Local 802 members

from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at one of these venues:

 

UPPER WEST SIDE:

Amsterdam Ale House
340 Amsterdam Ave.

  

BROOKLYN (PARK SLOPE):
Purity Diner
289 7th Ave, Brooklyn
 

BROOKLYN (CROWN HEIGHTS):
Catfish
1433 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

 

WHAT: Watch Bill de Blasio compete in tonight's televised mayoral debates

 

WHEN: Tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 13) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: One of the 3 venues listed above

 

No RSVP needed...just show up!

 

 

This is a photo of Manhattan Plaza                        

Two days left to apply for the Manhattan Plaza waitlist!

 

 

Thursday, Aug. 15 is the deadline by which requests to apply for the Manhattan Plaza waitlist must be postmarked! Don't miss this opportunity! For more information, click here.

  

Separately, applications of interest are also being accepted for The Park Clinton, a 96-unit co-op currently being constructed at 535 West 52nd Street. For more information, click here.

 

If you're a single musician, there a special, low-cost building for artists in Brooklyn called the Schermerhorn. For more information, click here.

 

For all of your housing needs as a musician, click here to vist the Actors Fund's housing resource page. Local 802 members may also click here to make appointment with Siena Shundi, the union's social worker, who has more information on housing opportunities.

 

 

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RELEASE TENSION AND PERFORM BETTER

 

 

Announcing a free workshop for musicians, but space is limited!  Do you play with tight shoulders or a stiff back? Does being a musician mean you have to deal with chronic aches and pains? Ever wish that your conservatory education taught you exercises to relieve tension? If you are a musician and answered yes to any of these questions, you are invited to a FREE SESSION to help you learn simple exercises that can release tension and make you stronger. The goal of the workshop is to help you have a pain-free performance experience, improve your body comfort, and increase your performance endurance. The workshop will be led by Karin Fantus, a certified Pilates instructor, who has created exercises and techniques to help artists relieve their body of stress and tension. Space is limited for this workshop, so register now!

 

DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: Free

LOCATION: Once you register, the location of the workshop will be given to you.

 

If interested, e-mail Siena Shundi by clicking here. The deadline to register is Sept. 1. If you are a Local 802 member, please include your union number. Sponsored by Local 802, the Musicians' Assistance Program and the Actors Fund.

 

 

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What's your health care story?

 

 

In recent months, our union magazine Allegro has published stories on Medicare, Medicaid and women's health. Local 802 is interested in hearing about musicians' experiences and stories as they search for health insurance, whether it's with the Local 802 plan, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, or no insurance at all. If you care to share your experiences with us, we will add them to our research. We hope the results will ultimately help musicians. Your confidence and privacy will be respected. To share your story, send an e-mail to Martha Hyde by clicking here. (Martha is a multi-instrumentalist and Broadway musician. She serves on the union's Executive Board and has served as a trustee on the union's health fund since 1993. She's written several stories about health care for Allegro.)

 

 

This is a picture of the copyright (c) symbol GIVE ME MY COPYRIGHT BACK!   

 

It appears that 2013 may be a watershed year for recording artists. Under a little known provision of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, recording artists have the right to reclaim ownership of sound recordings they licensed to record labels or others. This may provide substantial leverage to recording artists who want to renegotiate recording contracts they signed 35 years ago. In fact, such artists could stand to profit tremendously.

 

Many in the recording industry claim that this is a potential game changer, since record companies stand to lose huge amounts of revenue. On the other hand, skeptics say that only a few recording artists will be able to take advantage of this law, since many recording contracts grant the record label the right to use the recording in perpetuity.

 

Read the full story here, as written by Local 802's lawyer Harvey Mars and published in the April 2013 issue of our union magazine Allegro.

 

 

 

  

This is a photo of an older musicianARE YOU READY FOR MEDICARE?   

 

There is one advantage to reaching the age of 65: free health care! But how free is Medicare? Do you know how Medicare works? Do you know how to apply for it? What happens to your Medicare coverage if you're already on the Local 802 health plan? How does prescription coverage work under Medicare?

 

You don't want to miss our comprehensive story on Medicare and musicians that was published in the February 2013 issue of our union magazine Allegro. The story was written and extensively researched by Local 802 member Martha Hyde, who is a multi-woodwind player, Broadway musician and trustee of the Local 802 Health Benefits Fund.

 

Click here to read the story now.

 

Do you know any friends who are close to age 65? They need to know about Medicare too.

Click this box to share the story with your friends and musical colleagues:  

 

 

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For the curious...          

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Affordable space available! Click here for more information!       

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Dentistry for musicians at www.Sound-Dentistry.com 

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Ames Violins and Bows....check it out: www.tourte.com 

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Musicians: do you have a legal concern? Click the link below to reach Local 802's lawyer Harvey S. Mars:

www.HarveyMarsAttorney.com 

 

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Protect your money in a credit union just for entertainers... 

 

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To respond to this newsletter directly or to give any comments, click here
  
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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(212) 245-4802

 

Mikael Elsila is the editor of Allegro magazine and the 802 NOTES electronic newsletter. He can be reached at: [email protected]

 
 
DO YOU USE LS-1 CONTRACTS?

 

LS-1 contracts for health benefits are due no later than Aug. 15 for engagements performed from Jan. 1 to June 30. Anyone submitting an LS-1 must contact Bettina Covo by clicking here before the due date to be sure your submission is complete. IMPORTANT: If you have not used an LS-1 in the past 12 months, there may be changes that you are not aware of that could affect whether or not the LS-1 is appropriate for certain situations. Please note: There are no changes if you teach or perform as a self contained act (i.e. a pianist, harpist, guitarist, organist performing alone).

  
  
 
THE UNFAIR LIST: DO NOT PERFORM FOR THESE EMPLOYERS!
 
The current AFM UNFAIR LIST can be found here.  AFM musicians are prohibited from working for these employers.
 
 
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WATCH OUT FOR AUDITIONS ON BROADWAY!
 
It has come to the attention of the Theatre Department that some Broadway musicians and substitute musicians are being asked to audition for theatrical productions on Broadway. Auditions are not allowed for Broadway shows without the full cooperation and notification of the Local 802 Executive Board. If you are asked to audition for any position on a Broadway show, contact the union immediately. Auditions have only been allowed in the past under very special circumstances after approval of the Local 802 Executive Board and only if the appropriate wages, including pension and health benefit contributions, are made to the musicians involved. Please let us know immediately if you are asked to audition on Broadway. Your anonymity and confidence will always be respected and ensured. Call (212) 245-4802 and ask for the president's office or the Theatre Department.
 
ALLEGRO
CLASSIFIEDS

 

Do you want to see the BEST DEALS on used instruments and other services for musicians? Click here to check out the Allegro classifieds. To purchase a classified, click here.
 
LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
   
Did you know that there's a housing project for musicians where the rent is only $635 a month? Click here to learn more! 

 

AND: Click here for information on a new housing lottery that just opened up!

 
LOOKING FOR MUSIC WORK?
  

When someone calls the union to hire musicians, our referral service handles the call. We match up our members with prospective clients. If you're a Local 802 member, signing up for the referral service is easy. Send an e-mail to Steve Singer by clicking here or call (212) 245-4802, ext. 156.

 

Also, from time to time, movie and TV producers call the union looking for musicians to perform on camera. If you're interested in being considered for this kind of work, ask about sideline work.
 
Can musicians get unemployment benefits? Yes! See below... 
If you are a Broadway musician and your show closes, can you apply for unemployment? Yes. While you are collectingunemployment, can you sub on other Broadway shows, teach lessons, and play other freelance gigs? Yes, but your unemployment check may be reduced.

What if you're a club date musician and your leader or office hasn't booked you on a wedding gig in months? Can you apply for unemployment in that case?

For the answer to that question and more information on musicians and unemployment benefits, click here to read a story written by Local 802's counsel Harvey Mars with the Workers Defense Fund.

Become an intern at Local 802!   
WANT TO HELP MUSICIANS, MAKE CONNECTIONS AND HAVE FUN?

Interns at Local 802 make a tremendous impact on the lives of musicians while gaining valuable experience and connections. You or someone you know can help us make a big difference. The union is now accepting applications for interns. Spread the word and click here for more information! 

The new Local 802 directory is here!  
DO YOU HAVE YOUR COPY OF THE LOCAL 802 DIRECTORY?

The Local 802 Membership Directory is available for members only. Pick up a free copy on the second floor of the union building. Or for mail delivery, contact the Membership Department by clicking here. (You must be an active member to get a directory, so be sure to tell us your union card number!) 

 

NEED FINANCIAL AID?
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND?
  

The Emergency Relief Fund helps musicians in need. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a directed grant to the musician's creditors; for example, to a landlord, physician, etc. The eligibility requirements are:

  • A minimum of two years' membership in the union;
  • Union membership in good standing, with all dues paid;
  • "Dire need" as defined by the fund's trustees. This can include: threat of gas, electric or telephone cutoff; eviction; medical debts; costs incurred due to the theft of instruments; auto repairs vital to continued employment; and other emergencies.

To apply, contact the union's social worker Siena Shundi by clicking here or calling  (212) 245-4802, ext. 180. Cindy can also help you apply for other financial help from sources like the Actors' Fund and other relief organizations.

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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.

 
DO YOU HAVE MONEY WAITING FOR YOU?
  
Somtimes the union may have a check in your name, but no way to get it to you because your address is outdated. To see if there's money waiting for you, click here.
 
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