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

• Posted: 06/01/02
Posted by: webmaster
• Category: Newsletter
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