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Local 802

@local802.bsky.social
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Our union is the world's largest local of professional musicians, representing thousands of performers in NYC and beyond. We empower musicians. www.local802afm.org

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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The #Local802 Broadway Negotiating Committee began bargaining on 8/4/2025 for our next contract. We were honored to be joined by AFM President Tino Gagliardi, Actors Equity Executive Director Al Vincent Jr., and Actors Equity Bargaining Committee Co-Chairs Jacqueline Jarrod and Anne McPherson.
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
@Broadwaymusicians put the MUSIC in MUSICALS! #Local802 musicians are showing their solidarity as we begin negotiations with @BroadwayLeague. 🎵✊ www.youtube.com/shorts/fxIxY...
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Broadway musicians: we put the MUSIC in MUSICALS!
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Critical AI https://read.dukeupress.edu/critical-ai/issue @criticalai-journal.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
#CriticalAI editor #LaurenGoodlad joins #Rutgers student #RayzelFine in their article for @local802.bsky.social's #Allegro magazine. Read "Defining the Magic," a tribute to poetry, music, and solidarity. mailchi.mp/local802afm/...
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
BROADWAY MUSICIANS GATHER FORCES! mailchi.mp/local802afm/... #Local802 @The_AFM @EricDKoch @CentralLaborNYC @BwayMusicians @BalletOrchestra @NYPMusicians @METOrchestra
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
UNION YES! Accompanists join #Local802 and get ready to negotiate first contract! www.local802afm.org/allegro/arti... @The_AFM @EricDKoch @CentralLaborNYC @AFLCIO @NYSAFLCIO #unionstrong #unionorganizing #musiciansunion #Allegro
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
THE POWER OF LIVE MUSIC IN A TIME OF CRISIS: "Live music is the one of the best ways to charge up a picket line or protest. Let's bring ourselves, our energy and our live music to the fight for justice!" mailchi.mp/local802afm/... @The_AFM @CentralLaborNYC @EricDKoch @aflcio
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
IT PAYS TO PLAY UNION! Musicians who performed in season 3 finale of #Severance won fair wages and benefits after they organized a union contract with the help of @local802.bsky.social and @the_afm. Read the story: local802afm.org/allegro/arti... @EricDKoch @CentralLaborNYC @AFLCIO @NYSAFLCIO
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
WELCOME TO ANOTHER NEW #LOCAL802 UNION MUSICIAN! "Unions represent a community effort to make sure people are treated fairly" says new Local 802 member Andrew Gould. Musicians join the union at local802afm.org/join @The_AFM @ericdkoch #UnionStrong @CentralLaborNYC
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Musicians: there is power in the union! Contact us at www.local802afm.org/hotline if you want to make your gigs better! Read in #Allegro: www.local802afm.org/allegro/arti... @The_AFM @EricDKoch @CentralLaborNYC @BwayMusicians @METOrchestra @BalletOrchestra @NYPMusicians #Local802 #UnionStrong
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Read the latest issue of Allegro here: mailchi.mp/local802afm/...
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
#UNIONSTRONG “Unions are crucial to raise awareness of artists’ needs, and to help alleviate the pressure in our creative field" says new Local 802 member Leonardo Reyna. Join the union at www.local802afm.org/join
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
"Unions are valuable because there is a sense of community!" That's right! Welcome to the union, Dante Guinta! Join us at www.local802afm.org/join
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Congrats to Local 802 member and #Broadway musician Aziza Miller, who was featured by the @aflcio.org in one of this year's #BlackHistoryMonth profiles!
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS! Rissa Lavilla (@rissalavilla.bsky.social) says that the union "provides me security as I go along my journey in the music industry." Welcome to the union, Rissa! Musicians can join Local 802 at www.local802afm.org/join (students pay NO initiation fee!)
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
IT PAYS TO PLAY UNION GIGS...musicians won a raise of 14 to 18 percent in new contract...wow! Want to make your gigs union? NYC musicians go to local802afm.org/hotline
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
MEET OUR MEMBERS: "Unions are vital for ensuring fair pay, better working conditions, and advocating for the rights of artists!" -- Joshua Tyson
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS! @musikaldunk says "Unions like Local 802 are invaluable because they not only protect creatives but also foster a sense of community and solidarity that can often feel missing in freelance life." #UnionStrong
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS! Say hello to Max Wagner, who tells us, "I love that the union has collective bargaining and makes sure everyone is paid fairly."
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
LOCAL 802 ENDORSES @MarkLevineNYC for NYC Comptroller. Full statement here: www.local802afm.org/2025/01/loca...
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Our union amplifies our power: let's use our music for love, peace, justice and solidarity! @The_AFM @AFMLocal47 @CentralLaborNYC @NYSAFLCIO @AFLCIO
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
SOLIDARITY! Full statement at www.instagram.com/p/DE2eDwFBLWc/
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
UNION SOLIDARITY FROM NYC TO L.A.! Find out how to HELP and GET HELP at www.instagram.com/afmlocal47/
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Meet our new union members! "I'm excited to be part of an organization that will protect my rights as a musician," says MARTY TUNG. #Local802 www.instagram.com/p/DExTKH9OYXX/
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
#CongestionToll reimbursement for musicians! Many #Local802 union contracts contain congestion toll reimbursement. www.instagram.com/p/DEnNgIJOqi... www.local802afm.org/hotline #UnionPower #UnionContracts
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
"Unions protect musicians and help our careers" #Local802 member Craig Harris www.local802afm.org/join
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
"It is important now more than ever that musicians remain united!"
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
UNION POWER IN THE NEW YEAR! Give a warm welcome to newly-elected Local 802 President Robert Suttmann and read his powerful story in #Allegro: mailchi.mp/local802afm/...
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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NYC Musicians' Union Welcomes New President
One of your neighbors posted in Arts & Entertainment. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
NOW'S THE TIME: Musicians can now join the union with NO INITIATION FEE...but the deadline is Dec. 31, 2024. Join now at local802afm.org/join #UnionMusician #UnionStrong
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
“Unions are necessary for all -- now more than ever,” says new Local 802 member Jeremiah Downes: www.instagram.com/p/DDsCvOnu_gk/
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
“The union has always assisted me with resources and negotiations -- particularly with recording and television. I am looking forward to advice, access to health care and networking.” Meet #Local802 member Nioka Workman: www.instagram.com/p/DDpeFS0vteO/
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
"Unions are important because they ensure we're paid fairly for the work we're asked to do!" Meet union musician Anthony Santiago: www.instagram.com/p/DDfK0Pvv8xF/ #Local802 #NewMemberInterviews
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
It's Giving Tuesday...help musicians in need! Donate at erf.local802afm.org/donate
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The Local 802 Election is December 3: mailchi.mp/local802afm/...
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Musicians: pay no initiation fee when you join the union by Dec. 31, 2024. Creative workers are rising up...it's your turn! Spread the word to your colleagues who haven't joined yet!
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Local 802 wins major communication awards: www.local802afm.org/2024/10/local-802-wins-major-communications-prizes/
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Local 802 wins major communications awards | Local 802 AFM
Local 802 won first place in the country for its electronic newsletter (Allegro) as judged by the International Labor Communications Association, as well as three other prizes…
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Local 802 @local802.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Our union is the world's largest local of professional musicians, representing thousands of performers in NYC and beyond. We empower musicians. www.local802afm.org
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