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Work for Pension Legislation Continues
Report of the Joint Select Committee: WASHINGTON – Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans Co-Chairmen Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) released the following statement today committing to continue their work to solve the multiemployer pension crisis past Nov. 30. When the Joint Select Committee was created, it was expected members would vote on a package by this Friday. Hatch and Brown say that while they have made significant progress and a bipartisan solution is attainable, more time is needed and the committee will continue its work.
Read moreWelcome New Members
Please Welcome our New and/or Reinstated Members
David Alley – Trumpet
Grace An – Cello
Mikhail Berestnev – Piano, Keyboards
Larry Cummings – Drum Set, Electric Guitar
John Echols – Electric Bass
K Foster – Theremin, Drum Set
Karen Foster – Vocalist, keyboards
Danielle Mendelson – Violin
Stacie Mickens – French Horn
Dina Nesterenko – Violin, Baroque Instruments
Mike Patterson – Vocalist, Electric/Acoustic Guitar
Clayton Williams – Oboe, Woodwinds
John Williams – Trombone
Xinyi Xu – Viola, Violin
You may access the most up-to-date Local 72-147 Membership Directory by logging into the Members’ Area of MUSICIANSDFW.ORG.
Read moreScholarships Available from the Texas AFL-CIO
Application Deadline is January 31.
All members or children of members, or children whose legal guardians are members of our local or any local union affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local Central Labor Council are eligible for a scholarship from the Texas AFL-CIO.
Upcoming Membership Meetings
General Membership Meetings
Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Monday, January 7 , 2018 at 7:00 pm
Meetings held at Union Headquarters in Arlington
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Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Awarded – New Applications Accepted
All members or children of members, or children whose legal guardians are members of our local or any local union affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local Central Labor Council are eligible for a scholarship
Read moreAnnual Dues $135 For 2019
Local 72-147’s annual membership dues are $135 for 2019, if paid in January. Semi-annual membership dues are $70 if paid in January and July. Payments can be made by mail with a check or money order, or you may come by the Union office.
Click here to login to www.MusiciansDFW.org and make a credit card payment. Annual membership dues are due in January.
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Remember Our Local Musicians for Auditions & Hiring
Letter to the Editor by Greg Hustis
I found Aaron Pino’s thorough article about auditions interesting and enlightening on many fronts. It is worth noting, however, that in the past some CBA’s including that of the Dallas Symphony, had clauses that gave anyone who was a Local 72-147 member in good standing the right to audition for any openings in the local jurisdiction where auditions were being held. Local players were able to audition at a local only audition or at the national audition itself.
Also, it was usually understood that if extra players or substitutes were needed, these players would come from Local 72-147 — as long as someone qualified was available. This practice has now often been abandoned with many excellent local players being excluded from the area’s best work.
Denton Meet and Greet + Jam Session
Our meet and greet back in September was attended by long time members as well as new faces and students. It was a real pleasure to meet and hear the new faces. We really appreciate the Denton Arts Council partnering with us
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