http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=Musicians' Association Of Seattle News & Eventshttp://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142WE HAVE TWO NEW CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN OUR JURISDICTION: CHELAN andamp;amp;andamp;nbsp;YAKIMA This means that union work in the cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Yakima, Selah, Naches, Sunnyside, Zillah etc. will go through our offices. KITTITAS county was already in our territory and that includes the cities of Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Vantage, Thorp, Ronald, Roslyn andamp;amp; Snoqualmie Pass.http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142Seattle's first musicians' union, AFM Local 76, dated back to the 1890s. But as ever-greater numbers of African Americans arrived in the young, growing town the musicians among them soon discovered that the union had an unwritten segregation policy. HistoryLink.org helps us take a look at our complicated history with segregation and how the two separate musicians' unions (Local 76 for whites; Local 493 for blacks) eventually joined. Read the complete story here: andquot;Negro Musicians' Union,andquot; AFM Seattle Local 493 (1918-1958)http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142The Musiciansandamp;rsquo; Association of Seattle co-hosts a weekly Recovery Support Group meeting with MusiCares. This is a free support group for the Seattle Music Community every Tuesday from 7-8pm. MusiCares and the Musiciansandamp;rsquo; Association of Seattle are proud to announce this addiction recovery support group for Seattle musicians, touring musicians and others who make their living in music. If you are active in your recovery and interested participating, please come. Addiction Recovery Support Group for Seattle Music CommunityEvery Tuesday7-8pm3209 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102(Parking in the back)On bus #70, 71, 66http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=144Washington United for Marriage campaign manager Zach Silk issued the following statement in response to the concession by opponents that R74 will be approved and the stateandamp;rsquo;s bipartisan marriage law protected: andamp;ldquo;This is an historic day for Washington, an historic day for our country and, most of all, for families across the state who have dreamed of this day.andamp;nbsp;From the beginning, this campaign told the stories of loving couples and their families who simply want to get married. All of us, from our volunteers, to our staff to the nearly 20,000 donors who invested in the freedom to marry, are enormously grateful to the voters of Washington State.andamp;nbsp; Yes, we made history, but more importantly, we helped protect and defend thousands of families across the state. andamp;ldquo;We have always understood that there are good people on the other side of this issue.andamp;nbsp; Yet, we remain confident that once people see how much marriage matters to families, they will realize that the love and commitment that marriage embodies only strengthens families, neighborhoods and communities.andamp;rdquo; R74 was endorsed by the Washington State Labor Council and the Martin Luther King County Labor Council. http://washingtonunitedformarriage.org/wum-statement-following-pmw-concession-of-loss/http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142The City of Seattle has a 2020 vision for making Seattle The City of Music. The vision is organized into three categories: City of Musicians, City of Live Music, and City of Music Business. We are on board! Here's what the three sides of the triangle with look like. City of Musicians In 2020 Seattle will provide music learning opportunities at national leadership levels for recreational, educational and professional development. Musicians around the country will recognize Seattle as a highly desirable place to live, create and perform. Components include: K-12 Education and After School Programs:andamp;nbsp;Music education programs will be provided by all public schools, as well as through neighborhood community centers and independent organizations. Higher Education:andamp;nbsp;Local colleges will lead the nation in music education and performance. Professional Opportunities for Musicians:andamp;nbsp;A professional development structure will be established to support musicians who want to make a living-wage career playing music in Seattle, including teaching and mentorship. Livability for Musicians:andamp;nbsp;Musicians will have access to health care and will be able to afford to buy a home and raise a family in the city through a career in music. Creating Community Among Musicians:andamp;nbsp;Fellow musicians of all genres will support one another and work together to advance their craft, their professional community and their role in the city. The Musician in All of Us:andamp;nbsp;The people of Seattle will value music in everyday life and enjoy chances to expand personal involvement with music. Live Music In 2020 Seattle residents and visitors will have increased opportunities to experience the power and pleasure of live performance in a multitude of ways. Seattle will be acknowledged as a premier site for performers - both local and international. The variety and quality of performances encourages audiences to encounter music in a multiplicity of settings and styles. Components include: andamp;nbsp; Music Festivals for All:andamp;nbsp;Seattle will encourage public celebration through a wide range of musical events throughout the City's parks and neighborhoods. Audience Engagement and Support:andamp;nbsp;Residents of all ages will have a range of opportunities to learn about, connect with, advocate for and support live music in Seattle. Facilities for Music:andamp;nbsp;Seattle will be rich with well-managed concert venues of various sizes, supporting a wide variety of musical performances. Connecting our Communities with Live Music:Unconventional and publicly owned spaces will be utilized for live music performances and will encourage music as a means for community building. Connecting Tourists with Live Music:andamp;nbsp;Seattle will be regarded worldwide as a destination for exceptional and diverse live music performances, which will be promoted via visitor centers and tourism communication. Music Business In 2020 Seattle will have expanded its role as a hub of music innovation, with both commercial and not-for-profit industry leaders having their homes in this thriving environment. Seattle's music business reaches far beyond the City's physical boundaries: radio and online broadcasts, recordings, film scores, soundtracks, etc., will be valued exports that are enjoyed locally, nationally and globally. This role in the economic and cultural prosperity of the City will be supported by an effective and sustainable local infrastructure. Components include: andamp;nbsp; andamp;nbsp; Enhancing Business Development and Retention:andamp;nbsp;The growth of Seattle's music business sector is made a priority among city leaders and developers, and will be continually measured and enhanced through government incentives and support. Creating Job Opportunities:andamp;nbsp;Initiatives will be developed across the public/private sector that create and retain music industry-related jobs and aggressively pursue new opportunities to promote business growth. Our Technology Sector Assets:andamp;nbsp;Professional networks will exist among Seattle's information and communication technology sector to ensure music businesses are at the forefront of new technology economies. Business Investment and Mentoring:andamp;nbsp;Successful business leaders will recognize and support the contribution of the music sector through investments in new entrepreneurial opportunities and music-related not-for-profit programs. Supporting the Sector:andamp;nbsp;Seattle's music industry will be valued and supported for its enhancement to the city's tax base and for fostering economic diversity. Educational and not-for-profit music will be valued for its important contribution to the continuity of this industry and for enhancing the quality of life in the community. Such endeavors will receive sustainable financial support from individuals, foundations, government and business. http://cityofmusic.com/abouthttp://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142MusiCares is proud to announce the start of weekly addiction recovery support group meetings in Seattle for musicians and others who make their living in music. If you are active in your recovery and interested participating please join us. Meetings will be held in the conference room of the Musicians' Association of Seattle, every Tuesday evening from 7-8 beginning October 16th. 3209 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle, WA 98104 Directions andamp;nbsp;http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance IMPACTS Musicians The ordinance begins on September 1, 2012 and provides paid sick and safe time for employees working within Seattle City limits. The ordinance sets forth minimum requirements for accrual, use, and carryover of PSST for employees and requires employer notification and tracking of PSST. Sick Time can be used for personal illness or preventative care and care for a family memberandamp;rsquo;s illness or preventative care. Musicians who perform work in Seattle are covered by the ordinance including Broadway show musicians working atandamp;nbsp;the Paramountandamp;nbsp;Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, and ACT because the Collective Bargaining Agreements do not have comparable benefits. Sick leave benefits will accrue for these musicians. Dance accompanists working atandamp;nbsp;Cornish College of the Arts have similar benefits already guaranteed in the collective bargaining agreement. Complete details can be found here: http://www.seattle.gov/civilrights/SickLeave.htmhttp://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=145Mike McCormick of KEXP interviewed William Charney from our Fair Trade Music panel this morning on andquot;Mind Over Mattersandquot;. andamp;nbsp;Click this link to listen to a great conversation on the current state of the club scene in Seattle.http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=142Venuology was created to help musicians share information about music venues andamp;mdash; alerting them to clubs that don't treat musicians well, and also those that do. With this website, we hope musicians will have an easier time deciding where to perform andamp;mdash; and as a result, that venues will feel more pressure to improve pay, sound quality or other problems. The reviews on this site are written by our users andamp;mdash; in other words, musicians! Venue reviews are subjective and you're the best judge of the credibility of each review. Any musician can review a venue he or she has played at andamp;mdash; joining Venuology is free and anonymous. There are over 120 live music venues listed in the Seattle/Puget Sound region with more being added every day. Venuology is a project of the American Federation of Musicians, a labor union representing over 90,000 musicians of all genres in North America. http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=108Founded in 1896, the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), AFL-CIO, is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of professional musicians. With more than 90,000 members, the AFM represents all types of professional musicians, including those who record music for sound recordings, film scores, radio, television and commercial announcements, as well as perform music of every genre in every sort of venue from small jazz clubs to symphony orchestra halls to major stadiums. Whether negotiating fair agreements, protecting ownership of recorded music, securing benefits such as health care and pension, or lobbying legislators, the AFM is committed to raising industry standards and placing the professional musician in the foreground of the cultural landscape. More information can be found at www.afm.org.http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=http://local76-493.org/index.php?cID=