The Talented Warkentin Sisters Musical News pg 4 November - December 2016 | Vol. 88, No. 6 A Message From The California Labor Federation November 9, 2016 restored bilingual education volunteers to Nevada to help in our schools with Prop 58. with the presidential race Dear Union Member, and U.S. Senate race there. • Last night’s national elections were We fought hard to unseat Hillary Clinton and U.S. a shock to us all. But despite the Darrell Issa in CD 49 and Senate candidate Catherine national wave that swept Trump into though challenger Douglas Cortez Masto both carried the office, California was once again a Applegate is currently trailing day in Nevada. In addition, beacon of light in an otherwise dark we will have to wait for Nevada picked up a couple In This Issue. night. several days and see returns of congressional seats and from late mail in ballots flipped its state legislature, California Federation Article On state priorities, we had another before that race is settled. in no small part due to the Grammy In My District Article help that California unions good, successful election that Editor’s Note (Isaa held the seat) Dues Sale Notice continues the progress we’ve made provided. Bylaw Language Changes together. I want to acknowledge and • In the Legislature Labor And it’s worth mentioning that while New & Reinstated Members thank you for all your dedication and helped expand the Democratic hard work. It’s more important than Hillary Clinton was narrowly defeated Address Changes majority in the Assembly, in the electoral college, she still may Members Suspended ever that we continue to show the rest particularly in AD 65 where a of the country what progress looks win the popular vote, in large part Members Dropped labor IE and strong field effort due to the strength of her support in like as a Trump presidency looms. from the Orange County Resignations California, where she won by nearly Labor Federation helped 30 points. Warkentin Sisters Article Here’s some highlights on some of Sharon-Quirk Silva eke out a Labor’s priority races: Minutes / Expenditures narrow victory. In the coming days and weeks we’ll CD Store • We won all the statewide talk with you more about the path Advertisements ballot measures that were • Labor also had a big victory forward under Trump and how we in one of the most expensive Auditions Labor priorities: defeating can continue to build power for our Prop 53 and passing measures Democrat vs. Democrat races unions in California by organizing to that invested in California’s in the state helping Ash Kalra win. schools and health care with in AD 27 in San Jose come Thanks for all you do, Props 51, 55 and 56. We from 15 points behind to pull also passed the Governor’s off an upset victory. Art Pulaski criminal justice reform • Over the course of the Executive Secretary-Treasurer, measure, Prop 57, and campaign we sent about 2300 California Labor Federation Grammy In My District 2016: Education Is The Answer by Alex Walsh Happy Holidays! On October 26th, I attended a meeting Alex Lazar: “Nothing has been might be able to get some attention.” with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s going anywhere right now because from the Officers, staff representatives Alex Lazar and of the election. Congress has been “What can we do to educate people Board of Directors, and Staff Jocelyn Yow as part of the Recording mostly passing legislation to keep in Congress that these issues are of the Musicians Union Local 6 Academy’s annual GRAMMYs in My the government running and that’s important?” District day of advocacy. More than it. In general, the people who are in Alex Lazar: “That’s where you 20 San Francisco Chapter Recording power in these committees are not in do have a lot of power in terms of Academy members attended the districts that have members that are content. Mobilize and advocate like Life Members meeting held at the San Francisco pushing for these issues, so they’re you’re doing now, but do it to the William S Gibson Conservatory of Music. This was one not priorities for them. I’m hopeful general public, as well as elected of hundreds of advocacy events held that things will move forward when representatives and staffers, almost Michael “Mickey” Hart by The Recording Academy across Congress comes back from break.” like a political campaign. I think the country. The purpose of these you have the ability to shape what meetings is to influence congressional Grammy Members asked questions this industry looks like. You have In Memoriam representatives and get updates such as: the ability to educate through music about the current crop of legislation and art. So use those talents to get to John Bacigalupi in Congress. There are three bills “Does the Congresswoman understand people. The more education people Howard Dudune currently in committee that affect how much the district cares about these have, the more they can shift their three different parts of the music issues?” representatives accordingly.” Angelo Giannini industry: Alex Lazar: “The district reflects the William Maginnis fact that SF has always been a cultural Some practical suggestions offered: 1. For Artists & Musicians: The hub, and everything we’ve discussed Mona Meacham Fair Pay, Fair Play Act – FM/ is in line with where SF is right now.” • Call your Representative on a AM Broadcast Radio pay daily or weekly basis to voice performance royalties to “Any idea where Congress could decide to your opinion on bills. performers and copyright move on larger copyright reform?” owners of sound recordings. Alex Lazar: “People are advocating to • Create short videos people A long-standing imbalance. modernize the copyright office, give can click online to explain the it its own budget, staff, IT system, basics of your issue. 2. For Producers: The AMP and the individual who runs it should Act – Part of the Fair Pay, • Get the message into schools - PERMIT NO. 454 PERMIT be a presidential appointee. That’s NON-PROFIT ORG. NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID U.S. POSTAGE provide speakers for schools, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Fair Play Act. It will make something that would have to come sure Producers get royalties through a large consensus. It’s hard to help organize field trips. through Sound Exchange. say. The gridlock in congress has to do Overall, I think the vibe of the meeting with a group of about 30 conservatives was very positive. I’m looking 3. For Songwriters: The who call themselves the Freedom forward to see what we’ll be talking Songwriter Equity Act – Helps Caucus. As congress shifts and things about at next year’s GRAMMYs in My songwriters get paid at a fair get a little more moderate these items rate. It will set a willing buyer District! / willing seller standard. Michael Winger, the San Francisco DUES SALE !!! Chapter Executive Director, asked the FOR REGULAR MEMBERS big question: “How is this legislation For 2017 Are On Sale Until January 31, 2017 doing?” The answer is that these bills Annual Payment of $195 made by check, cash, or online (fees apply) will have to wait and serve to set up $195.00 Entire year action by the new Congress. $ 5.00 Voluntary TEMPO Contribution Musicians Union Local 6 - 9th Street 116 94103 San Francisco, CA $200.00 Total BYLAWS MEETING Your Trusted Servants... GENERAL MEETING Official Bulletin of Local 6 Officers Musicians Union Local 6 Monday, January 30, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. David Schoenbrun, President American Federation of Musicians Kale Cumings, Vice-President A bylaw amendment proposed by the Local 6 Board of Directors will be Beth Zare, Secretary-Treasurer Beth Zare, Editor decided by those members in attendance at this meeting or, in the absence of Alex Walsh, Managing Editor a quorum, by the Board of Directors. The full text of this resolution, which Board Of Directors would increase the wages of the staff, officers and Board by 10% appears Gretchen Elliott, Trustee The Musical News is published bi-monthly by below. To be admitted to the meeting, members must be in good standing Hall Goff, Trustee Musicians Union Local 6, AFM. Any notice (dues paid through December 31, 2016). Steve Hanson, Trustee appearing herein shall be considered to be Josephine Gray, Director an official notice to the membership. 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Local 6 and therefore should not be referenced in our bylaws, and President Emeritus Melinda Wagner Whereas, the current officer salaries in peer AFM Locals (Boston and Contact Us Washington D.C.) are 19% higher than those in Local 6 and include full and Staff nearly full health coverage, and Tony Orbasido - Recording, Reception (x301) Musicians Union Local 6 Lori Ponton Rodriguez - Treasury (x304) 116 - 9th Street Whereas, the relative cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area is 22% and Joe Rodriguez - Casuals (x306) San Francisco, CA 94103 20% higher than Boston and Washington D.C. respectively, and Cheryl Fippen - MPTF, Death Benefits (x307) phone (415) 575-0777 Alex Walsh - Member Services (x308) fax (415) 863-6173 Whereas, Local 6 has realized an increase of revenue over expenses in excess [email protected] of 100% over the last 2 years, due in large part to the absorption of Locals 153 Area-Wide Casual Wage Scale www.afm6.org and 292, making a one-time increase in officer and staff wages beyond what is Committee currently allowed in our bylaws both reasonable and affordable, and Lisa Sanchez, Chair Ray Buyco Office Hours Whereas, the following amended Resolution #12 would begin to provide Gigi Dang Monday - Friday an adequate wage to Local 6 officers, board members and staff, and provide Michael Hatfield 10:00 am - 4:00 pm sufficient inducement to ensure that Local 6 will be able to continue to attract Jeanette Isenberg and retain qualified and dedicated elected officers and staff employees, Rob Gibson Jim Zimmerman Schedule Therefore be it resolved to adopt the following replacement language for Standing Resolution No.