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A.I. RESOURCE PAGE MENU Home NEWS Blog Allegro Press Releases Local 802 Unfair List ORGANIZE Local 802 Unfair List CONTRACTS BENEFITS All Benefits Pension Grants Assistance Health Care Legal Advice Credit Union Scholarships Payroll Service Rehearsal Space Unclaimed Checks Music Performance Trust Fund HEALTHCARE ABOUT About Local 802 Unfair List FAQ History Hotline Signatories Political Action Fund Contact or visit Local 802 REHEARSE JOIN CONTACT LOGIN EVENTS Home NEWS Blog Allegro Press Releases Local 802 Unfair List ORGANIZE Local 802 Unfair List CONTRACTS BENEFITS All Benefits Pension Grants Assistance Health Care Legal Advice Credit Union Scholarships Payroll Service Rehearsal Space Unclaimed Checks Music Performance Trust Fund HEALTHCARE ABOUT About Local 802 Unfair List FAQ History Hotline Signatories Political Action Fund Contact or visit Local 802 REHEARSE JOIN CONTACT LOGIN EVENTS CELEBRATE LABOR HISTORY MONTH! WE HAVE A DEAL WITH THE NEW YORK POPS! CONGESTION PRICING UPDATE JAM SESSIONS AT LOCAL 802 ARE BACK DOES THE UNION HAVE MONEY WAITING FOR YOU? ORGANIZE NOW! ORGANIZE NOW! BOOK LOCAL 802 FOR A REHEARSAL OR A MEETING BOOK LOCAL 802 FOR A REHEARSAL OR A MEETING BOOK LOCAL 802 FOR A REHEARSAL OR A MEETING BOOK LOCAL 802 FOR A REHEARSAL OR A MEETING BOOK LOCAL 802 FOR A REHEARSAL OR A MEETING INTRODUCING 802 PRIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FROM THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY News and Updates Read the latest issue of Allegro The latest issue of our union magazine Allegro includes important reports from the officers of Local 802...and much more! Read More Manhattan Plaza waitlist lottery closes soon! The waitlist lottery for performing artists at Manhattan Plaza (400 West 43rd Street) is open through May 6, 2024... Read More MUSICIANS OF SEVERANCE” WIN UNION CONTRACT Thanks to their unwavering solidarity and determination, the musicians of "Severance" have successfully joined forces with our union! Read More Broadway safety update The NYPD has created a new unit to help keep Broadway safe... Read More Local 802 endorses Joe Biden Biden has also been endorsed by the AFM International Executive Board, Actors’ Equity, the IATSE General Executive Board, and many other unions... Read More Update on congestion pricing New York City is poised to charge a toll for drivers below 60th Street, starting this spring. This new toll could present a financial burden for many Local 802 members. Here’s how to add your voice to the process... Read More Jam sessions at Local 802 are back Local 802 is the place to be for the best jam sessions in NYC! Read More Does the union have money waiting for you? Visit our unclaimed checks page to find out! Read More Apply for financial aid and social services The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly the Actors Fund) offers help for musicians and other entertainment workers, including financial aid, free counseling and more Read More Organize now! Want to earn the pay and benefits you deserve? Contact the Local 802 Organizing Department and we’ll help you turn your non-union gig into a union gig! Read More Benefits of union membership Join NYC’s professional music community and empower yourself! Plus: rehearsal rooms, instrument insurance...and much more. Read More Rent Local 802 for a rehearsal or meeting At only $10 per hour, this is the best deal in town...and it’s a perk for Local 802 members only! Read More Health Care There are many important reasons to work under a Local 802 agreement. Among the most important is access to quality health care and insurance. The Local 802 Musicians Health Fund was established in 1951 for musicians and their families and is administered by a joint board of employer and union trustees and a plan administrator. Learn More Benefits of union membership Why join Local 802? Musicians can achieve more pay, benefits, job security and respect with a union than if they try to negotiate separately on their own. Secondly, the union movement empowers all of us to work together for more justice, equality, diversity, inclusiveness and fairness in all of society – it’s a great way to be a part of social change. Thirdly, there are some core benefits in joining Local 802, which you can see on this page. Benefits Allegro From monthly updates on collective bargaining agreements to discussions about copyright protection, common challenges facing musicians and the joy of making music in the cultural capital of the world, Allegro keeps musicians up to date about issues and ideas at the forefront of New York City’s music scene. Read the latest issue of Allegro Practicing At Home Yes, you can practice in your home/apartment. No matter what your neighbor might say, the law is on your side: professional musicians have the right to practice in their apartments during reasonable hours. However, there are limitations, set by NYC regulations and rules that may govern your particular building. Read Article Unclaimed Checks You may have one or more checks waiting for you in our Recording/Checks Department. If you find your name within the link below, contact Local 802’s Recording Checks Department at (212) 245-4802 or checks@local802afm.org . View Unclaimed Checks Stay Informed. Sign Up. Home NEWS Blog Allegro Press Releases Local 802 Unfair List ORGANIZE Local 802 Unfair List CONTRACTS BENEFITS All Benefits Pension Grants Assistance Health Care Legal Advice Credit Union Scholarships Payroll Service Rehearsal Space Unclaimed Checks Music Performance Trust Fund HEALTHCARE ABOUT About Local 802 Unfair List FAQ History Hotline Signatories Political Action Fund Contact or visit Local 802 REHEARSE JOIN CONTACT LOGIN EVENTS Rehearsal Space Local 802 staff list (private) Legal...