by mainguru | Jul 9, 2020 | News, Relief Fund
Dear Brothers & Sisters, In May, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, which would extend expanded unemployment benefits including the extra $600 per week in benefits through January 2021. But the Senate has still not voted on this critical...
by mainguru | Jun 12, 2020 | News, Relief Fund
Dear Brothers & Sisters, We recently received a communication from Kevin Case, General Counsel for the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) surrounding an unscientific study on COVID-19 and wind playing. In addition to Mr. Case’s...
by mainguru | Jun 6, 2020 | News, Relief Fund
Dear Brothers & Sisters, We recently received communication from the AFM Symphonic Services Division (SSD) regarding the updating of Coronavirus safety documents. There are three documents below. The first document is entitled “Bargaining for a Safe Return...
by mainguru | May 20, 2020 | News, Relief Fund
Dear Brothers & Sisters, Some orchestral employers have started to plan various scenarios under which musicians might come back to work. The AFM Symphonic Services Division has been working closely with the Regional Orchestra Players Association and the...
by mainguru | May 14, 2020 | News, Relief Fund
Dear Brothers & Sisters, We hope this email finds you healthy and safe. In these uncertain times we are faced with many challenges in both our personal lives as well as in our community. As you may have already heard, Mayor Jim Kenny released a revised budget for...
