The electronic newsletter of Local 802
Dec. 9, 2015 | Send us comments by clicking here.

DO NOT WORK AT "AMERICAN SONGBOOK" AT LINCOLN CENTER!

MEMBERSHIP ALERT: On Nov. 17, 2015, the Local 802 Executive Board passed a motion "to instruct members to refrain from taking work with any artist, act or contractor booked into the 2016 season of American Songbook until an agreement is reached with Lincoln Center with regard to American Songbook and Lincoln Center Out of Doors."

To check this year's season of American Songbook, click here. If you've been called to play for any of these acts at American Songbook, please refrain from taking the job as per the instructions above.

Local 802 is attempting to negotiate a contract so that musicians who play at American Songbook and Lincoln Center Out of Doors are guaranteed fair wages and benefits. We believe that Lincoln Center can afford it and that musicians deserve it.

For more information, call the office of the Recording Vice President at (212) 245-4802, ext. 110.

YOU'RE INVITED TO A PARTY TONIGHT AT LOCAL 802!

Share some holiday cheer with your fellow musicians! Local 802 members and their guests are invited to the union's annual holiday party TONIGHT (Wednesday, Dec. 9) at 5 p.m. here at Local 802. See you here!

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) requires most Americans to have health insurance.

If you don't currently have health insurance through the Local 802 plan or through another source, please note that it's open enrollment time at www.HealthCare.gov. This is a great chance to compare health insurance plans and find the one that's best for you! Dec. 15 is the last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start Jan. 1. The very last day of open enrollment is Jan. 31. Need extra help? The Actors Fund will help you (and other musicians and artists) navigate your way through the health insurance system. Click here.

LAST CHANCE FOR FLU SHOTS!

The Actors Fund is offering free flu shots to all musicians and entertainment professionals on Wednesday, Dec. 16 between 9:30 a.m. at 12 noon.

The free flu shots will take place at the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic/Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence, 475 West 57th Street (off 10th Avenue) on the second floor. Please bring your union card. Appointments are not necessary: just show up on Wednesday, Dec. 16 between 9:30 a.m. at 12 noon. For more info, call (212) 489-1939 and press option 3.

JOIN LOCAL 802 AT A DISCOUNT

If you have any colleagues who haven't joined
Local 802 yet for whatever reason, now is the time!

We are waiving our initiation fee for all new members who join the union between now and Dec. 31. Now there's every reason to join the largest and strongest musicians' union in the world. Call the Membership Department at (212) 245-4802 for more information or to join now.

DO YOU USE LS-1 CONTRACTS?

ALL LS-1 CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 15, 2016 for the benefit period that begins MARCH 1, 2016.

Only teaching (private and institutional) and/or solo, live engagements performed between July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 can be reported on the LS-1 (i.e. no theater or electronic media work). Please call to discuss any other exceptions.

* If there are multiple employers and/or students, a separate LS-1 contract must be submitted for each one.
* Health contributions CANNOT EXCEED 15 percent of the gross wages.
* Work dues must be included at the time of submission.
* You must be a member in good standing (i.e. all past due work dues and membership dues must be up to date).
* Proof of engagement must be included -- copies of contracts, invoices, pay stubs/vouchers, spreadsheets of private students, etc.
* No benefits will be processed unless all these criteria are met.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Bettina Covo at (212) 245-4802, ext. 152 or click here. All checks and completed paperwork should be sent to Bettina Covo, Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10036.

SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT MUSICIANS IN NEED

LOCAL 802 HOLIDAY PARTY: TONIGHT! WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 AT 5 P.M. HERE AT LOCAL 802.

NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2016
AT 5 P.M. HERE AT LOCAL 802.

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