Some Local 655 History
10 Years Ago
- Concerns included competition from one-man bands, DJ’s, and Synthesizers
- Local 655 prepares to sell Miami headquarters
- Phantom of the Opera opens the new Broward Center for the Performing Arts
- Pavarotti plays the Miami Arena backed by the Florida Philharmonic
20 Years Ago
- Greater Miami Opera and Ft. Lauderdale Symphony pay $52 per service
- Local 655 Annual Dues: $52
- Local 655 Quorum: 100 members
- Florida Philharmonic (formerly Miami Philharmonic, and in no way connected to the current Florida Phil) folds
- AFM Pension Fund raises age 65 benefit from a rate of $2.15 to $2.37
- Bylaw amendment proposes end to dues-free Life Membership due to increased life insurance costs
