AFM Local 802 President Dan Point delivered testimony at today’s New York City Council Oversight Hearing on Affordability in New York City’s Art and Cultural Sector. Throughout his statement, Point, who addressed the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Relations, chaired by Council Member Nantasha M Williams, highlighted the economic challenges facing New York’s creative workforce. Local 802 represents {…}
The NYC Musician’s Union Local 802 has announced that Robert Suttmann will be its next president starting on Jan. 1, 2025. Suttmann is a trombonist and takes over for Sara Cutler, who led the union since August 2023. He has played over 95 Broadway musicals and worked for many headliners in Atlantic City casinos. He has also served on the {…}
The International Labor Communications Association presented the NYC musician’s union AFM Local 802 with several first place awards. AFM Local 802 received the top prize in the country for its monthly newsletter, “Allegro.” The newsletter is read by professional musicians across NYC and beyond, and by many producers and employers. The union also won first place for best labor electronic {…}