The didactic David Finck here. I am glad that I was able to explain to you how the music business works. I hope you found use for the information that I offered. Regarding the 802 Elections; I think I have pretty good handle on how things happened here in NY as I played an integral role in many of the well-attended meetings that preceded the election and did a fair amount of campaigning. If you have any specific questions about what transpired here in New York, I would be glad to educate you.

David Finck
member, Local 802

Just to clarify things and alert your readership about what has transpired here at Local 802.

Our soon to be ex-administration has been fiscally irresponsible, seems to be very cozy with management, and has done everything in its power to avoid listening to our rank and file committees. (that would include the RMA) . Additionally, every single member of the Executive Board of the now exiting Landolfi Administration faces charges of malfeasance for violations of bylaws that are here to protect the membership. The choice to proceed with these charges was made by the musicians who populate this union…most of whom are not full time recording musicians.

Our new administration was elected by a majority that represented Broadway, Lincoln Center, Jazz, Casuals, and Music Copy, not just recording musicians.

It is great that we now have an administration that is made of people who have worked in the field, understand our needs, problems, joys, fears, and interests. At the same time they respect the rank and file (because they come from the rank and file), respect the committee system, and are interested in making things better for the membership. Isn’t that what all union members who are musicians want?

David Finck