Recording Rap
On Sept. 13 the first Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast by CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Latin Grammys mark the first time a major United States network will devote two hours of prime-time television to bilingual programming. Emilio Estefan Jr. is leading the nominations pack with six. Hopefully Miami will be hosting the 2001 Latin Grammys.
I attended the AFM Electronic Media Conference in Los Angeles on July 13 and 14th, along with other Union representatives from the U.S and Canada. The following are just some of the subjects that were discussed: Napster, Symphony Opera Ballet Orchestra Internet Agreement, Electronic Media Internet Agreement, Demo Recording Conversion, Runaway Scoring, Dark Dates and what Locals need to do about these. It was interesting networking with reps from other locals and discussing ways to solve our common problems.
The next day I traveled to the George Meany Labor Relations Center in Silver Springs, Maryland to attend the AFM's Local Leader Education Program. In attendance were fifteen Local leaders along with Tammy Kirk (IEB), Ken Shirk (IEB and Education Committee) and Barbara Nielsen (Executive Assistant to the President). The goal of this program is to educate Local leaders on the labor movement as a whole, along with teaching specific tools for running their Locals. This week-long program helps to build a strong foundation on which Local leaders can build. Subjects included: History of the AFM, History of the labor movement, Problem Solving Techniques, Goal Setting, Bylaws, Organizing and Overcoming Obstacles. I was glad to be a part of this educational experience.
Low Budget Agreement in a Nutshell
REQUIREMENTS
a. Company must also become signatory to the Phonograph
Record Labor Agreement, Phonograph Record Manufacturers’ Special Payments
Fund Agreement and Phonograph Record Trust Agreement.
b. Budget must fall within the following amount:
Regular sessions and *choral recordings (companion music for printed works):
$90,000
*Concept Piece (primary focus is on concept as opposed to featured artist):
$40,000
The Company shall provide the Federation with a copy of the producer’s approved detailed budget 72 hours in advance of producing each album under this side letter agreement.
*With respect to choral recordings and concept piece production, contributions to the Phonograph Record Manufacturers’ Special Payments Fund or Music Performance Trust Fund shall not be required.
WAGES
a. Regular Sessions
| 3-hr Min. | OT ½hr | OT ¼hr | |
| 2/1/00-1/31/01 | 172.07 | 57.35 | 28.67 |
| 2/1/01-1/31/02 | 176.08 | 58.69 | 29.34 |
b. Choral Recordings and Concept Piece Production
| 2 Hr Min | OT ½hr | |
| 2/1/00-1/31/0 | 1 86.04 | 21.50 |
| 2/1/01-1/31/02 | 88.04 | 22.00 |
OVERDUBS
If two or fewer musicians are performing, the services of a leader shall not be required.
OVERSCALE, DOUBLING, MULTIPLE PARTS, ETC.
Based on above rates.
MUSIC PREPARATION
Arrangers, orchestrators and copyists shall be paid in accordance with the applicable rates set forth in the Phonograph Record Labor Agreement.
PENSION FUND CONTRIBUTION: 10%
HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND CONTRIBUTION: $10.00
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Other than the provisions indicated in the Side Letter all other terms and conditions of the Phonograph Record Labor Agreement are applicable.
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