802 Notes
The electronic newsletter of Local 802
Oct. 23, 2016 | Send us comments by clicking here. 
victory musicians can make a difference 

With less than three weeks until the Nov. 8 general elections, Local 802 is offering many opportunities to get involved:

1. Phone banking for Local 802 endorsed candidate JOHN DE VITO on Oct. 24.

2. Phone banking for all LOCAL 802 ENDORSED CANDIDATES on Oct. 26.

3. Take a road trip on Nov. 5 to help get out the vote in crucial SWING-STATE PENNSYLVANIA!

4. Volunteer to be a DISTRICT CAPTAIN!

5. Make a donation to our political action fund.

See Local 802's full endorsement slate here.

If you're interested in helping out in other ways, or if you have any questions about voting or Local 802's endorsements, contact Local 802 political director Christopher Caroll at (212) 245-4802, ext. 176 or click here.
FOR A LIMITED TIME, JOIN LOCAL 802 AT A DISCOUNT

If you or any of your colleagues are not members of the musicians' union yet, now's the time!
From now until Dec. 31, Local 802 is waiving its initiation fee. This is the perfect chance to join the largest union local of musicians in the world and become a part of our community.
To join now, call (212) 245-4802 and ask for the membership department, or click here 
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EVERY ARTIST INSURED!

It's open enrollment time for Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) -- but only until Jan. 31
Now is the time to learn about Obamacare/ACA and see if there are options for you, including subsidized health insurance. Our union magazine Allegro published a comprehensive story here. There are in-person workshops coming up here and much more information here from the Actors Fund. Don't wait!
SPECIAL NOTE: There will be a memorial for Local 802 member Derek Smith (1931-2016) on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at St. Peter's church. Details can be found here. To read our obituary for Mr. Smith in our union magazine Allegro, click here. 
DID YOU MISS AN ISSUE OF 802 NOTES? OUR ARCHIVES ARE HERE.
 
LOOKING FOR THE NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING OR NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION? THE LOCAL 802 CALENDAR IS HERE.  
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