Final Notes tribute to Howard Rumsey
(originally published in the August 2015 Overture Online)
Hollywood Piano Co. sales during Labor Day Weekend to benefit Local 47
Hollywood Piano Co. to donate 5% of each piano sold this weekend to AFM Local 47
An invitation from Glenn Treibitz, Hollywood Piano Owner and AFM Local 47 supporter:
“As a longtime supporter of the AFM Local 47, I’m always looking for ways in which we can help our cause as musicians. This weekend is our 24th annual Labor Day Parking Lot Piano Sale. Everyone who purchases a piano and mentions Local 47, we will to donate 5% of each sale to Local 47! Continue reading
Cash Date Fact Check
The true cost of taking non-union work
Musicians experiencing a downturn of work may feel that accepting non-union work is the only answer. It’s easy to think, “I need to take whatever work I can to pay my bills and support my family. What’s the harm in working a non-union job?”
The question often not asked is, what if everyone were to accept jobs with no set wage minimums, no guaranteed health care, and no other benefits?
As musicians choose to operate on their own and take whatever jobs are offered with no regard to union scales, pretty soon these cash dates become the dominant form of employment. Accepting cash dates sends a clear message to employers that there are musicians out there willing to ignore our agreements. What could do more to cheapen our work? Continue reading
GOLF FIESTA! 14th Annual Musicians Foundation Fall Classic
14th Annual Musicians Foundation Fall Classic: GOLF FIESTA!
Sept. 21, 2015
Robinson’s Ranch Valley Course, Santa Clarita
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September 2015 Overture Online: Happy Labor Day!
Overture Online: September 2015
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
I am a proud union worker.
That means I am part of an organization that fights not only for my own benefit, but for everyone’s.
Unions are one of the only forces capable of effectively resisting the continual downward push on employee compensation. Consumer spending is what creates jobs and prosperity. Increased employee compensation leads to more consumer spending; it pumps more fuel into the engine that drives the whole economy.
That is what unions are fighting for.
That is what I am supporting by working in a union.
Democrats Say ‘Bring More Music Jobs to CA!’
California Democratic Party passes resolution to broaden state’s film & TV tax
incentives to support music employment
‘Martini in the Morning’ Keeping the Lounge Sound Alive
Popular radio personality partners with Local 47 to promote AFM musicians
Cash Date Fact Check
The true cost of taking non-union work
‘New York in Hollywood’ Changing Lives One Child at a Time
October charity fundraiser will benefit CSUN Music Therapy Wellness Clinic
Local 47 Wins in 2015 International Labor Media Awards
Annual contest honors the best in labor journalism from around the nation
and more!
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ATTENTION LOCAL 47 MEMBERS:
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium, 7:30 pm
On the Agenda: Discussion on Mail-in Referendum
For more information, watch your mailboxes for the Special Edition Overture.
‘Martini in the Morning’ Keeping the Lounge Sound Alive
Popular radio personality partners with Local 47 to promote AFM musicians
by Brett R. Henry
Now entering its tenth year of broadcasting, “Martini in the Morning” has been bringing audiences the coolest, swingin’est, most romantic songs on the radio, “The Great American Songbook,” all day and every day to an ever-growing worldwide audience.
At the helm of “Martini in the Morning” (“MITM”) is Local 47 member Brad “Martini” Chambers, who hosts the weekday morning drive-time show, as well as being the station’s founder and chief creative officer. Music best enjoyed while sipping a nicely-chilled martini, and reflecting a musical heritage involving some of Local 47’s finest and most talented musician members. Continue reading
Democrats Say ‘Bring More Music Jobs to CA!’
California Democratic Party passes resolution to broaden state’s film & TV tax incentives to support music employment
In support of local musicians seeking to grow music scoring work in the state, the California Democratic Party’s Executive Board adopted a resolution Aug. 16, 2015 in favor of broadening the Film & TV Tax Incentive Program to support and increase music jobs.
The resolution was put forward by Local 47 member and activist Clifford Tasner, who serves as a delegate to the California Democratic Convention, and 25 DSCC members. It speaks to the merits of AB 1199, a bill aimed at improving the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program to bring more music scoring work to the state. Continue reading
September In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Ray Jessel
Piano
10/16/1929 – 7/17/2015
Survived by spouse
Amos Trice
Life Member. Piano
12/11/1927 – 7/16/2015
Survived by spouse
Local 47 Wins in 2015 International Labor Media Awards
We are proud to announce that AFM Local 47 once again garnered some big wins in this year’s International Labor Media Awards, an annual contest which honors the best in labor journalism from around the nation.
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