Local 47 President John Acosta wrote the following “Time Is Now” referendum update in his February Overture Online column:
“I am happy to report that our referendum has qualified with over 3,200 Ballots cast! Not only did the referendum qualify, 80% of those ballots cast said ‘yes,’ in an overwhelming majority vote in favor of selling and relocating. What an exciting time for our Union! Continue reading
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Black History Month
Remembering Our Union’s Path to Integration
Also in this issue:
Members Vote YES!
Membership approves the sale of the Vine Street headquarters property; AFM Local 47 looks toward a bright future
Jazz Goes to School During Black History Month
LA Jazz Society and Local 47 musicians bring America’s music to elementary schoolchildren
LA Labor Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Local 47 joins labor leaders from throughout the Southland at annual breakfast
Free Income Tax Preparation and Family Resource Fair
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Composers Mark Leggett (left) and Velton Ray Bunch (right) with Dolly Parton. Photo by Crystal Mangano
Dolly Parton’s childhood came to life on NBC this past December, drawing the biggest viewing audience for an original television movie since 2011. “Coat of Many Colors,” watched by 15.5 million viewers, is based on Parton’s early years growing up in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Continue reading
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| Dear Members,
The Election Board declares that the majority of members voted “Yes” in favor of the question: “Shall the officers of the Musicians’ Club of Los Angeles (the “Club”) be authorized to sell the Club’s real property – located at 817 Vine Street, Hollywood CA 90038 – for not less than Twenty Two Million Dollars ($22,000,000.00) to the successful highest bidder?” Yes: 2,581 No: 669 The “Yes” votes received exceeds the 50%-plus-1 requirement for the sale to be approved. The Titled Officers, Executive Board and Building Committee will keep the membership informed and report on next steps for the process of selling the Vine Street property and moving headquarters. Thank you to all who participated and voted in this referendum. – Local 47 Election Board |
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AFM Local 47 / Musicians’ Club of Los Angeles
817 Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90038 323.462.2161 www.afm47.org |
Composers Mark Leggett (left) and Velton Ray Bunch (right) with Dolly Parton. Photo by Crystal Mangano
Dolly Parton’s childhood came to life on NBC this past December, drawing the biggest viewing audience for an original television movie since 2011. “Coat of Many Colors,” watched by 15.5 million viewers, is based on Parton’s early years growing up in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Continue reading
To thank our area theaters that regularly employ AFM Local 47 musicians, the union has been presenting plaques to these venues – many of which have had collective bargaining agreements for several decades.
Our most recent plaque was presented to the El Portal Theatre on Dec, 22, 2015. Pictured above from left: Live Performance Business Rep Michael Ankney; President John Acosta; Jay Irwin, Manager, El Portal Theatre; and Secretary/Treasurer Gary Lasley.
You can see photos of past presentations here.
After more than 50 years in Los Angeles, big band musician Pat Longo has returned to his roots and moved back to his hometown of Lodi, New Jersey.
As Pat likes to say, “the Longo Train has made many stops.” He has performed at The Vintage Club, The Academy Awards Governors Ball, New Years Eve Gala at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion… along with famed conductor Zubin Mehta and the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra, Caesar’s Palace and The Golden Nugget. He has entertained and worked side by side with such stars as Seth MacFarlane, Adam Levine and Jimmy Kimmel. Continue reading
Thomas L. Garrett
Life Member. Drums
7/5/1938 – 12/16/2015
Survived by spouse & children
Jack W. Feierman
Life Member. Trumpet
11/3/1924 – 1/19/2016
Survived by spouse
Ronald A. Kalina
Life Member. Harmonica/Piano
8/4/1928 – 1/13/2016
Survived by friend
Stephens LaFever
Life Member. Bass
3/27/1932 – 12/9/2015
Survived by spouse & children
Delores Rhoads
Life Member. Trumpet
3/30/1920 – 11/11/2015
Survived by children
June Russo
Life Member. Flute
6/5/1929 – 1/6/2016
Survived by spouse & children
Miguel Sanchez
Life Member. Saxophone
1/20/1923 – 1/9/2016
Survived by spouse & son
Life Member. Trumpet
1/3/1924 – 1/19/2016
by Judith Feierman, wife
Jack Feierman, a giant in the world of music who contributed as a player, composer, conductor and arranger to some of the most famous acts of the 20th Century, died at home on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the age of 91.
He was known throughout the world of music as a consummate professional who always represented the best of the best. Continue reading
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| Dear Member:
After months of negotiating, we have reached a tentative agreement with public television producers for a new National Public Television (NPTV) contract covering musicians, arrangers, orchestras, and copyists working in the production, broadcast, and streaming of public television programs. The tentative three year agreement includes a 3% wage increase each year, an additional first year market adjustment on wages of 5%, higher health and welfare contributions, and improved clip use payments. If approved, the contract will run through 2019. In the coming weeks, members working under our NPTV agreement will receive the contract proposal for review and a ballot for participation in the contract vote. The NPTV Negotiating Committee unanimously recommends ratification on the contract. Musicians standing together have the power. In Unity, PS: Stay connected with our union by liking AFM on Facebook and following us on Twitter. |