8\/4\/17<\/p>\n
I. LOCAL REACHES NEW LOW AGAINST RANK AND FILE
\nII. MUSICIANS FOR PENSION SECURITY RESPOND<\/p>\n
III. HELP THE MUSICIANS FOR PENSION SECURITY
\nIV. MEMBER COMMENTS
\nV. EVENTS<\/p>\n
…Absolutely guaranteed anonymity – Former Musician’s Union officer<\/p>\n
…The one voice of reason in a sea of insanity – Nashville ‘first call’\u2028scoring musician
\n…Allows us to speak our minds without fear of reprisal – L.A. Symphonic musician<\/p>\n
…Reporting issues the Musicians Union doesn’t dare to mention – National touring musician<\/p>\n
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I. LOCAL REACHES NEW LOW AGAINST RANK AND FILE<\/p>\n
We’ve received several reports that at a recent non-union
\nrecording session, a recently fired high up employee was
\nfound lurking in the bushes, taking pictures of members
\nentering the studio.<\/p>\n
All those identified were charged $500 for trying to feed their
\nfamilies, with no union work to be had.<\/p>\n
BUT WAIT,<\/p>\n
The Local decided to hold the $500 charge over their heads,
\ntelling them that it will not be pressed UNLESS they are
\ncaught again.<\/p>\n
So, the Local is now targeting rank and file for trying to pay
\ntheir bills, unless you’re in the upper echelon of course, and
\nthreatening them with further targeting.<\/p>\n
If the Local spent half the time and effort they spend
\non targeting rank and file members trying to create
\nworld competitive contracts\u00a0 much of the nonunion
\nwork would be unnecessary.<\/p>\n
As long as the RMA runs things, that won’t happen.<\/p>\n
Many RMA members do the nonunion work at the same
\nrate as the rank and file, but because of their positions
\nnever face the targeting.<\/p>\n
Corruption is as corruption does.<\/p>\n
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II. MUSICIANS FOR PENSION SECURITY RESPOND.<\/p>\n
Musicians for Pension Security respond\u00a0to the lawsuit
\nfiled\u00a0against the AFM-EPF trustees and Fund\u00a0Administrator
\nDear Plan Participants,<\/p>\n
A class action lawsuit was recently filed against the trustees of the AFM-
\nEPF. The central allegation is that Fund trustees failed to properly oversee
\nthe investment functions of our plan. In particular, it claims they directed
\ntoo much plan money into\u00a0emerging market\u00a0stocks, and as a result, the
\ninvestment returns were lower than if they were invested in US stocks.<\/p>\n
Musicians for Pension Security did not file this lawsuit.<\/p>\n
It was initiated by two AFM-EPF members who are not affiliated with
\nour organization. MPS applauds any effort to hold plan trustees
\naccountable for their performance and transparency failures.
\nHowever, the litigation process could take years to unfold, and
\nduring this time the trustees will be deciding the fate of our plan.
\nIn the next few years, they will determine if the plan will move into
\ncritical and declining status,\u00a0and whether or not to file an application
\nto the US Treasury for cuts to our pension benefits.\u00a0We cannot
\nlet the lawsuit distract us from the key task of protecting our
\npension benefits.<\/p>\n
MPS believes that the lawsuit, if successful, would only recover
\napproximately 1% of plan assets. In all likelihood our trustees
\nhave an insurance policy insulating them from possible litigation,
\nand in general, these policies provide somewhere between
\n$20-$40 million of protection. After deducting attorneys’ fees,
\nwe believe that at most only approximately\u00a0$20 million could
\nbe recovered. This equates to less than 1% of plan assets,
\nor about $400 per participant.<\/p>\n
While holding AFM-EPF trustees accountable is laudable,
\nMPS remains focused on how plan participants can have a
\ngreater influence right now.\u00a0We have retained our own
\nindependent actuary to provide a second opinion concerning
\nthe finances of our fund. MPS will continue to engage with
\npolicymakers in Washington to find solutions in plan
\nparticipants’ best interests. Through grassroots efforts,
\nwe can unite and work together to protect the pension
\nbenefits of all plan participants.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
\nMusicians for Pension Security
\nAdam Krauthamer
\nMarilyn Coyne
\nJon Kantor
\nAnja Wood
\nPete Donovan
\nElise Frawley
\nSylvia D\u2019Avanzo and
\nCarol Zeavin<\/p>\n
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III. HELP THE MUSICIANS FOR PENSION SECURITY<\/p>\n
Dear Plan Participants,
\nMusicians For Pension Security, Inc. (MPS), is a nonprofit
\ngroup managed and supported by AFM union members
\nacross the country who are deeply concerned with the
\ncurrent state of our AFM-EPF Pension Plan. Our purpose
\nis to fully understand how our plan became so troubled,
\nand to hold our trustees and their advisers fully
\naccountable. Further, we demand more transparency
\nfrom our trustees and to seek solutions to our current
\ndilemma other than cutting our hard-earned pension
\nbenefits.<\/p>\n
MPS believes that without plan participants’ active
\ninvolvement, the trustees of AFM-EPF Plan will most
\nlikely move to cut our pension benefits within the
\nnext few years. Therefore, this year will be pivotal
\nin our fight for pension security, and we at MPS are
\nplanning a number of initiatives to support YOU,
\nthe plan participant.<\/p>\n
To do this, we will need your financial support. We
\nask that you join us and please donate! Your
\ncontribution is critical in helping us work toward a
\nsustainable, long-term plan for pension security,
\nand enables us to continue fighting on behalf of
\nall AFM-EPF plan participants. Right now, we
\nhave launched an important fundraising campaign,
\nand need to raise $15K by September.<\/p>\n
Read more about that here.<\/p>\n
To donate:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ybbeo3am<\/p>\n
Please help spread the word!<\/p>\n
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IV. MEMBER COMMENTS<\/p>\n
Latest email blast from the RMALA gives a “thank you”
\nfor Gordon Grayson’s\u00a0“straight shooting” service and
\nwishes him the best in his future endeavors.<\/p>\n
HE WAS FIRED FOR DOING THEIR DIRTY WORK….BADLY!
\nWe are surprised that they would so openly flaunt
\ntheir connection\u00a0with Gordon.<\/p>\n
[EC: We’ve never recall the RMA thanking any mere employee
\nin a blast individually in public after leaving the local’s employ,
\nparticularly if they were fired.
\nNot Barbara\u00a0Markay, nor Serena Williams, nor Dave Schubach,
\nnor Hal Espinosa, nor Vince Trombetta, nor Doug Caine, nor
\nAmie Moore, nor Jeff Surga…\u00a0We could be wrong, but we doubt it.<\/p>\n
Now we know why.<\/p>\n
We heard the same, the fired employee would target whomever
\nThe RMA leadership wanted. Explains a lot really. We can’t help
\nbut wonder if\u00a0a local officer knew about it,… or helped direct it.<\/p>\n
More on this soon.]<\/p>\n
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the name of the gentleman in charge of the Musicians for
\nPension Security group is Adam Krauthamer, his phone
\n# is 215 280 5958, and he would like to hear from any
\nLocal 47 pensioners who do NOT want their monthly
\npension checks cut. glad i\u2019m over 80 so they cannot
\ncut mine.<\/p>\n
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V. EVENTS
\nDEAN AND RICHARD
\nare now at Culver City Elks the first \u2028Friday of \u2028every month.
\n7:30pm-10:30pm,
\n11160 Washington Pl.
\nCulver City, 90232
\n310-839-8891
\n————————————-
\nLA WINDS JAZZ KATS 584
\nNO COVER, NO MINIMUM.
\nEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at
\nViva Cantina
\n7:30-10:00.
\n900 Riverside Drive, \u2028Burbank.<\/p>\n
Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
\nCome hear your favorite charts played the way
\nthey \u2028should \u2028be. \u2028\u2028We are in the back room called
\nthe Trailside Room. \u2028\u2028\u2028Come on down.<\/p>\n
Guaranteed to swing.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.responsible47.com<\/p>\n
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8\/6\/16<\/p>\n
Dearest Friends of Music\u00a0and the Arts –<\/p>\n
Please join us for a very special concert entitled,
\n“French Color: Debussy and Ravel\u201d
\nSunday, August 6, 2017\u00a0–\u00a07:30 PM\u00a0at
\nCOLLIER HOUSE\u00a0\u2013 Woodland Hills.<\/p>\n
The program will celebrate two masters of
\nFrench musical impressionism,\u00a0Claude Debussy
\nand Maurice Ravel.<\/p>\n
Through solo piano, accompanied voice, and
\nensemble pieces,\u00a0you’ll experience the
\nmesmerizing color\u00a0and\u00a0precise musical
\ninvention of these two great composers.<\/p>\n
The Malibu Coast String Quartet
\n(Maria Newman & Rafael Rishik, violinists;
\nScott Hosfeld, violist; and
\nPaula Hochhalter, cellist)<\/p>\n
will join rising stars bass-baritone
\nMatthew Lewis, and pianist
\nJiye Hayden, in an exquisite evening
\nof color and grace.<\/p>\n
Doors open at\u00a07:00 pm\u00a0~ Refreshments will be served
\nConcert begins at\u00a07:30 pm<\/p>\n
TICKETS:\u00a0$25 Buy Now \/\u00a0$30 At The Door \/\u00a0Under 18 Free
\nMake Your Reservation ~\u00a0(818) 304 – 4020
\nPROGRAM:\u00a0(approx. 1.5 hours)
\nDebussy \u00a0~ Music for Solo Piano:\u00a0Clair de Lune & Arabesque #1
\nDebussy ~\u00a0French Songs:\u00a0Romance & Les Cloches
\nRavel ~\u00a0French Songs:\u00a0Sainte & Five Greek Songs
\nRavel ~ String Quartet in F Major
\nRavel ~ Piece en forme de Habanera
\nFaure ~\u00a0Apres un reve
\nMaria Newman\u00a0~ Le petit duel
\nQUESTIONS?
\nPlease contact Collier House\/Paula Hochhalter at\u00a0(818)\u00a0304 – 4020<\/p>\n
UNTIL NEXT TIME,\u2028\u2028THE COMMITTEE FOR A MORE RESPONSIBLE LOCAL 47<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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