REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Via ZOOM

Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM.

Roll Call

Officers present: Reskin, van Eck, Apana, Aron, Corey, Fuller. 17 members present.

Minutes

MMC to approve minutes of March 29, 2022 and May 23, 2022 meetings.

Reports

Secretary-Treasurer Apana reported on membership rolls and finances.

Director Aron reported on behalf of the Scale Committee, noting that the committee has had three meetings to draft a proposal to amend the scales, and recommends approval.

New Business

Discussion of proposal to amend the wage scales (attached). Yanow asked about the distinction between casual and concert engagements, as well as the definition of cartage and how it applies. Spinola remarked that scales apply for union work, and asked clarification about making further amendments in the future. Fuller and Garritson explained the committee's rationale in taking into account inflation. Hawley noted that scales are minimums only and that members can negotiate higher rates. A motion was made and carried to adopt the proposed changes.

Announcements

Apana reminded members about the availability of MPTF funding.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.