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Sept. 26, 2018 | Send us comments by clicking here
U.S. Midterm Elections Alert
The U.S. midterm elections have never been more important. Election day is Nov. 6, but you must be registered to vote by Oct. 12.  For more information -- including how to find your voting location and how to request an absentee ballot -- click here. Local 802's latest endorsements can be found here.

ALSO: The Board of Elections is hiring poll workers for the November election. Click here for more info, or send an e-mail here.
On Oct. 2, the NYC Office of Nightlife embarks on a five-borough listening tour. All New Yorkers are invited to raise issues, voice concerns and share ideas. This is an important opportunity for musicians to share our concerns and experiences as nightlife workers to influence the decisions this office will make. For the complete schedule -- and to RSVP now -- click here.
Stay healthy this flu season! The Friedman Health Center is offering free flu shots to Local 802 musicians and other union members. Members with or without insurance are welcome. Please bring your current union card. Dates and times are:
 
Monday, Oct. 1 from 10am to 12pm 
Friday, Nov. 9 from 1pm to 4pm
Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1pm to 4pm
 
Those with insurance who can't make those dates can also receive a flu shot at any time. Just bring your insurance card -- and there's no co-pay!
 
Location: The Friedman Health Center, 729 7th Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10019
 
Cick here with any questions.
If you're passionate about diversity and inclusion, come join the newly-formed Diversity Committee. Chaired by Local 802 member  Steven Cuevas (an outspoken diversity and inclusion activist), the committee aims to create and foster a diverse and inclusive environment where no voices are silenced -- and all of us can thrive. Musicians of all backgrounds have the potential to disrupt and transform entrenched practices and thinking. If you're interested in this empowerment mission and want to be added to our list, click here to contact Marlena Fitzpatrick, staff liaison of the Diversity Committee. A meeting will be scheduled in early October. 
DID YOU
KNOW? If you're a participant in Local 802's health plan (Plan A or A+), you're eligible for a vision benefits deal. The deal includes $50 off your first pair of frames/lenses and 50% off a second pair of frames/lenses! Offer expires Sept. 30. Click here for the details, and click here for more information on the union's health plans. 
JAZZ JAM AT LOCAL 802 (NEW SCHEDULE!) There is a jazz jam on select Mondays at Local 802, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The next jam is Oct. 15. PLEASE NOTE: The jazz jam will now meet twice a month instead of every Monday. For more info, click here or contact Joe Petrucelli at the Jazz Foundation of America at (212) 245-3999, ext. 10, or Joe@JazzFoundation.org.
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