Local 802 AFM

10/15/2026

This is what democracy SOUNDS like! NYC musician union members with Local 802 AFM turn up the volume for an election protection rally with the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO in NYC.

AFM - American Federation of Musicians AFL-CIO New York State AFL-CIO

10/15/2026

Next year's GRAMMY MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARDS are now open. Win $10K https://grammymuseum.org/education/music-educator-award

10/14/2026

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New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO AFM - American Federation of Musicians AFL-CIO New York State AFL-CIO

10/13/2026

musicians added live music & awesomeness to Kathy Hochul pre-debate rally...with a union contract. Pictured is Local 802 prez Dan Point with these members of the :

SJ Billings - trumpet
Karl Lyden - trombone
Heather Ewer - tuba
John Ling - snare drum
Attis Clopton - bass drum

10/13/2026

MUSIC & SOCIAL CHANGE: Interesting essay about music & social change with words from Woody Guthrie (1943) and Jeff Tweedy:

The lead vocalist in Wilco reflects on what Guthrie wrote in The Times in 1943.

10/09/2026

MEDICAL ALERT: member Larry Spivack needs a liver transplant. Info is below.

AFM - American Federation of Musicians New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Broadway Musicians