Associated Musicians of Greater New York Local 802

MISSION STATEMENT We are the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, American Federation of Musicians Local 802, the largest local union of professional musicians in the world. We unite to fight for the common interests of all musicians by advancing industry standards that dignify our labor and honor and enrich our art. We seek to organize a community of all musicians and aspiring musicians, and we reach out to all who share our interests and our passion. We are committed to upholding the integrity of live musical performance and to advancing the vital role of music in education, and in the economic, cultural and social life of our community and beyond. We advocate for economic and social justice for musicians and for society as a whole. We are the largest local union of professional musicians in the world, comprising a diverse community of musicians of all styles, types, and backgrounds, from the Orchestral stages of the Metropolitan Opera and New York Philharmonic, to the pits of Broadway, the sound stages of the late night T.V. shows, recording studios and clubs, restaurants, bars, hotels, and venues across the five boroughs. Musicians come to New York from across the country and the globe for the opportunity to perform with the most talented artists and be part of the most creative community in the world. As a result, New York City is home not only to the most talented, but also to the most innovative, diverse, flexible, and creative musicians in the world. WHAT WE DO As the largest local union of professional musicians in the world. We unite to fight for the common interests of all musicians by advancing industry standards that dignify our labor and honor and enrich our art. This includes organizing groups of musicians who desire fair representation and collective strength, representing musicians in contract negotiations, helping musicians gain access to health care and pension benefits, working with our elected leaders and government to pass legislation that supports the arts and our industry, and providing resources to help support individual musicians and careers. The ultimate goals of our union are to uphold the integrity of live musical performance and to advance the vital role of music in the economic, cultural, educational and social life of our community and beyond.