In Dr. Kings final speech, he spoke for justice to Union workers. In providing aid and support to the Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike, Dr. King had been to Memphis twice in the month leading up to this day: speaking a at rally before 15,000 people and returning for a march. When the march erupted in violence and had to be called off, King returned again to restore nonviolence to the movement.
Read moreOn Wednesday, January 9, House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced the
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act. This bill presents the same solution to the national multiemployer
pension crisis that was contained within the Butch Lewis Act in its original form. It would provide low-interest
government loans to multiemployer pension funds in “critical and declining” status. These loans would provide enough
money for a multiemployer fund to pay current retirees and beneficiaries their benefits for life
Good news! On January 12, Congress introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure multi-employer pension plans remain solvent and continue providing retirees and working people the retirement benefits they have earned.
Tell your member of Congress to Protect our Pensions now!
Read moreHelping our Fellow Musicians in Time of Crisis
If you know of one of our members who is struggling with a disability crisis, call the union office and let us know. If you wish to make a specific donation for a member in need, we will be pleased to honor that as well.
The Fund was begun by Bill Collins III in memory of his Dad, member Bill Collins, Jr., to aid sick, injured and disabled Union members in financial distress. Please consider making a donation
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In an era where ballet companies are using live orchestra less and less, live music is alive and well in Tyler, Texas with the East Texas Symphony.
On December 1, 2018, the ETSO performed two sold out shows of The
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