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AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS, AFL-CIO1430 BROADWAYNEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 10018-3308(212) 265-3687 / (800) 543-2462Fax (212) 262-9088www.MusicalArtists.orgJames Odom, PresidentJohn Coleman, First Vice PresidentGregory Stapp, Second Vice PresidentSara Stewart Schumann, Third Vice PresidentMaren Montalbano, Fourth Vice PresidentJ Austin Bitner, Fifth Vice PresidentKeith Miller, TreasurerLouis Perry, Recording SecretaryNational Executive DirectorAlan S. GordonCOUNSELGeneral CounselBruce SimonCohen, Weiss and Simon330 West 42 nd StreetNew York, New York 10036(212) 265-3687Chicago CounselBarbara J. HillmanCornfield and Feldman25 East Washington Street,Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60602(312) 236-7800SPECIAL COUNSELAREA OFFICESMid-AtlanticEleni KallasAGMADC@comcast.net(301) 869-8266San FranciscoNora Heiber459 Fulton StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102nheiber@earthlink.net(415) 552-2800Southern CaliforniaJohn RussumAGMALA@ca.rr.com(310) 215-9554Gail Lopez-HenriquezFreedman & Lorry1601 Market StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106(215) 925-8400
AGMADear New and Prospective Members:The American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO is the labor union that represents opera andconcert singers, production personnel and dancers at principal opera, concert and dance companiesthroughout the United States.As AGMA’s National Executive Director, it’s my job to serve as the union’s chief administrativeofficer and principal contract negotiator and to supervise our staff of exceptional negotiators, attorneysand contract administrators.By becoming a member of AGMA, you join in a long tradition of men and women within theUnited States and throughout the rest of the world who have recognized the inherent value of having aunion negotiate their agreements and pursue their workplace concerns while they spend their own timeperfecting their craft.In addition to improving contractual provisions for members’ wages, hours and terms andconditions of employment, we work to expand protection of health and safety concerns and towards theelimination of hazardous workplace conditions such as poisonous smoke and fog and unsafe raked stages.Additionally, we are always available to assist you in any way necessary to protect the multitude of yourprofessional and legal rights.We solicit and welcome your participation in AGMA’s activities and encourage you to play anactive role in the governance of your union. All members in good standing, including new members, canrun for election to AGMA’s Board of Governors.Like the other members of AGMA’s professional staff, I am here and available to assist youwhenever you have questions or need help. Please feel free to call upon me at any time, at 1-800-543-2462 or via e-mail at AGMANY@AOL.COM.Also, please regularly visit our website, at www.musicalartists.org.Cordially,Alan S. GordonAlan S. GordonNational Executive Director
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