THE SCORE
Official Publication of the Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians, Local 625, AFM ∙ Volume 54.1• First Quarter 2009
Q and A about Why We Need New Federal Legislation, the Employee Free Choice Act
from the AFL-CIO
America’s working people are struggling to make ends meet, CEOs have all the power and our middle class is disappearing. The
best opportunity for working men and women to get ahead is by uniting with co-workers to bargain with their employers for better
wages and benefits.
But the current labor law system is broken. Corporations routinely intimidate, harass, coerce and fire people who try to organize
unions—and today’s labor law is powerless to stop them. Every day, corporations deny working people the freedom to make their
own choice about whether to have a union:
• Employees are fired in one-quarter of private-sector union organizing campaigns;
• 78 percent of companies require supervisors to deliver anti-union messages to the workers whose jobs and pay they control;
• And even after workers successfully form a union, one-third of the time they are not able to get a contract.
What does the Employee Free Choice Act do?
It does three things to level the playing field for employees and employers:
1. Strengthens penalties against companies that illegally coerce or intimidate employees in an effort to prevent them
from forming a union;
2. Brings in a neutral third party to settle a contract when a company and a newly certified union cannot agree on a
contract after three months;
3. Lets employees decide how to express their choice to organize, either by balloting or by
majority sign-up, meaning that if a majority of the employees sign union-authorization cards,
validated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), a company must recognize the union.
What’s wrong with the current law?
The National Labor Relations Act states: “Employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor
organizations....” It was designed to protect employee choice on whether to form unions, but it has been turned upside down.
The current system is not like any democratic election held anywhere else in our society. Employers have turned the NLRB
election process into management-controlled balloting—the employer has all the power,
This law is about restoring controls the information workers can receive and routinely poisons the process by
intimidating, harassing, coercing and firing people who try to organize unions. On top of
to working people the that, the law’s penalties are so insignificant that many companies treat them as just another
freedom to improve their cost of doing business. By the time employees vote in an NLRB election, if they can get to
lives through unions. that point, a free and fair choice isn’t an option. Even in the voting location, workers do not
have a free choice after being browbeaten by supervisors to oppose the union or being told
they may lose their jobs and livelihoods if they vote for the union.
What is majority sign-up, and how does it work?
When a majority of employees votes to form a union by signing authorization cards, and those authorization cards are validated by
the federal government, the employer will be legally required to recognize and bargain with the workers’ union.
Majority sign-up is not a new approach. For years, some responsible employers such as Cingular Wireless have taken a position of
allowing employees to choose, by majority decision, whether to have a union. Those companies have found that majority sign-up
is an effective way to allow workers the freedom to make their own decision—and it results in less hostility and polarization in the
workplace than the failed NLRB process. But currently, the choice of whether to allow majority sign-up belongs to the company, not
the workers. And most companies reject that method, forcing employees to use the failed election process.
Does the Employee Free Choice Act take away so-called secret-ballot elections?
No. If one-third of workers want to have an NLRB election at their workplace, they can still ask the federal government to hold an
election. The Employee Free Choice Act simply gives them another option—majority sign-up.
“Elections” may sound like the most democratic approach, but the NLRB process is nothing like democratic elections in our
society—presidential elections, for example—because one side has all the power. The employer controls the voters’ paychecks and
livelihood, has unlimited access to speak against the union in the workplace while restricting pro-union speech (Cont. on page 2)
Inside The Score Whitmore Lake HS Selected for
BOA, Home Depot Work to Defeat Employee Free Choice Act...............2
The Lorne Kennedy Story.......................................................3 AAFM High School Scholarship
AAFM Membership Updates...................................3 In a random drawing, Whitmore Lake High School was selected as
Minutes of AAFM Meetings.................................4 the $200 2009 AAFM High School scholarship winner. A student will
Outreach to U of M Stage Management Class....................................5 be selected by instructor Mike Kirby. Thanks to AAFM members who
Members Loosen Up in Yoga Class....................................6 contributed to the scholarship fund this year. It's a great way to get
the word out about our organization.
Keep It Live - Hire Local - annarbormusicians.org .
Employee Free Choice Act
(from p. 1) Only a fool
and has the freedom to intimidate and
coerce the voters.
would try to
deprive work-
Does the Employee Free Choice Act ing men and
silence employers or require that they women of their
remain neutral about the union? right to join the
No. Employers are still free to express
their opinion about the union as long union of their
as they do not threaten or intimidate choice.
workers.
- Dwight D.
Will employees be pressured into
signing union-authorization cards?
Eisenhower
No. In fact, academic studies show Bank of America, Home Depot
that workers who organize under Hosted/Led Call to Defeat Labor Bill
majority sign-up feel less pressure
Who supports the Employee Free If you think it's obvious and sensible
from co-workers to support the union
Choice Act? that the Employee Free Choice Act is
than workers who organize under the
The Employee Free Choice Act has something everyone would be in favor of,
NLRB election process.
the support of hundreds of members think again. The Huffington Post reported
Workers who vote by majority sign-up
on January 27 that
also report far less pressure or coercion of Congress of both parties, academics
and historians, civil and human rights "Three days after receiving $25 billion in
from management to oppose the union
federal bailout funds, Bank of America
than workers who go through NLRB organizations such as the NAACP
Corp. hosted a conference call with
elections. and Human Rights Watch, most conservative activists and business
In addition, it is illegal for anyone major faith denominations and 73 officials to organize opposition to the
to coerce employees to sign a union- percent of the American public. For a U.S. labor community’s top legislative
authorization card. Any person who detailed list of supporters, visit www. priority.
breaks the law will be subject to EmployeeFreeChoiceAct.org.) Participants on the October 17 call
penalties under the Employee Free -- including at least one representa-
Who opposes the Employee Free tive from another bailout recipient, AIG
Choice Act.
-- were urged to persuade their clients
Choice Act?
to send “large contributions” to groups
Isn’t this law really about unions Corporate front groups are waging a working against the Employee Free
wanting to increase their membership? major campaign to stop the Employee Choice Act (EFCA), as well as to vulner-
This law is about restoring to working Free Choice Act. They do not want able Senate Republicans, who could help
people the freedom to improve their workers to have the freedom to choose block passage of the bill.
lives through unions. for themselves whether to bargain Bernie Marcus, the charismatic co-
More than half of people who don’t through unions for better wages, benefits founder of Home Depot, led the call
and working conditions. The anti-union along with Rick Berman, an aggressive
have a union say they would join one
EFCA opponent and founder of the Center
tomorrow if given the chance. After all, network includes discredited groups
for Union Facts. Over the course of an
people who have unions earn 30 percent like the Center for Union Facts, led hour, the two framed the legislation as
more than people without unions and are by lobbyist Richard Berman, who is an existential threat to American capital-
much more likely to have health care infamous for fighting against drunk ism, or worse.
and pensions. With a free choice to join driving laws and consumer and health “This is the demise of a civilization,”
unions, working people can bargain for protections, and the National Right to said Marcus. “This is how a civilization
better wages, health care and pensions Work Committee and Foundation, the disappears. I am sitting here as an elder
country’s oldest organization dedicated statesman and I’m watching this happen
to build a better life for their families.
and I don’t believe it.”
With the economic pressures on working Donations of hundreds of thousands,
people today, the freedom to pursue IF YOU NEED TO RESIGN, PLEASE if not millions, of dollars were needed,
their dreams is crucially important. LET US KNOW BEFORE THE END it was argued, to prevent America from
turning “into France.”
Be a Concerned Citizen OF THE QUARTER. “If a retailer has not gotten involved
in this, if he has not spent money on this
Register your groups election, if he has not sent money to
and teaching profile on [former Sen.] Norm Coleman and all
annarbormusicians.org t h e s e other guys, they should be
shot. They should be thrown out of their
(expletive) jobs,” Marcus declared.
Earlier he argued: “As a shareholder,
Please support our if I knew the CEO of the company wasn’t
doing anything on [EFCA]... I would sue
Advertisers! the (expletive)... I’m so angry at some
of these CEOs, I can’t even believe the
They help pay for stupidity that is involved here.” At one
our newsletter. point, relatively early in the call, Marcus
joked that he “took a tranquilizer this
The Score 54.1 page 2 morning to calm myself down.”
The Lorne Kennedy Story (1928 - 2008) AAFM Membership Updates
As of 3/31/09
AAFM Member since 1945 For the most recent membership
By AAFM Member Susan Owen Bissiri directory please visit annarbormusicians.
org, Members Only.
The Dexter Community Band, the Ypsilanti Community Band, and the Ypsilan-
ti Community Choir all dedicated their Christmas Concerts to Lorne Kennedy, Thanks to our new members as well
a man who was beloved by many in the musical circles of Southeast Michigan. as to all of you who have stuck with
Lorne lived his whole life in Ypsilanti. “Music was one of the central themes us through these hard economic
for Lorne’s entire life. He learned to play the clarinet in the sixth grade, then times. Every member counts! It's
later mastered both the saxophone and flute,” the Dexter Band Program read. usually easier to get things done as a
It went on to say that since he was a teenager he had been a member of the group than individually.
Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians. In High School he played dance jobs with
New Members
the Jerry Edwards Orchestra, playing in Ann Arbor at the Masonic Temple on Benavidez, Justin
Saturday nights and whenever else they had jobs! In 1948 he met his wife 116 Fairview St
Grace when they sat first and second chairs in the clarinet section of the Col- Ann Arbor, MI 48105
lege Civic Symphony Orchestra - EMU and Civic combined. Upon retirement (734) 355-6128
after 37 years with the United States Post Office, Lorne joined the Dexter justben@umich.edu
Community Band in 1992 - and rarely missed a practice or a performance Tuba
thereafter. He also played in a few of the band’s smaller ensembles and also
Cheng, Paul
the Clarinet Continuum. Though concert commitments caused him to miss the
3221 Chelsea Cir.
birth of three children, he worked his way back into Grace’s “Good Graces” Ann Arbor, MI 48108
immediately thereafter, by showing up in his tuxedo! (734) 971-3644, (734) 786-4429
Over the years, Lorne was in a total of at least 20 ensembles! At the time paulandlizcheng@gmail.com>
of his passing he was performing in TEN main ensembles rehearsing regularly, Violin, Viola
in addition to occasional small ensembles organized for church concerts or
ensemble concerts with the Dexter Band. Lorne performed with the Saline Big Resigned in Good Standing
Band, the Ambassadors Big Band, the Ypsilanti Big Band, the II, V, I Orchestra Rachel Childers
Remi Hamel
Jazz Band, the Ann Arbor Concert Band, Solo Clarinet with the Ypsilanti Com-
Tim Howley
munity Band for many years, the Dexter Band for 17 years, the New Horizon Jeannette Jang
Band of Saline, the Clarinet Continuum, the Dexter Jazz Horns, and the list
goes on. Lorne was known for his gorgeous clarinet and sax tone, for total ac- Suspended
curacy, for always being there, and for being very dependable. Brian Barber
Lorne and Grace had five children and two more were given to them to Susan Chastain
raise. Grace did pretty well - four pregnancies and seven kids! They had sons, David Gilbert
John, Karl, Bruce, and twin girls named Lee Joy and Lin Joyce, and then Ken- Kathryn Goodson
Yevgenya Hakobyan
neth and Kevin were given to them. Grace said, “On Loren’s side girls were
Dawn Lidblade
always VERY scarce! Before their twin girls were born, there were twin girls Thomas Lough
named “Thankful” and “Patience” born during the 1800’s!” When asked which Matthew Lyon
one of his children was his favorite, Bruce said, “He treated each one of us as Kelly McDermott
his favorite!” Melissa Overhiser
At the Memorial Service held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church where they Philip Paglialonga
were members since 1951, for 58 years, his first-born son John spoke about Dan Ripke
Lorne’s quiet, kind ways. “He was the best example to his kids,” he said. David Stearns
“Do unto others was his motto.” He did what was right, humble, honest, and
worked hard to provide for his family.” Karl, second son, praised his father for
sharing his talents and time with others, never asking for anything in return.
He said, “He was an encouraging person, giving needed encouragement to oth-
ers. He had a high standard of ethics, which never wavered. He walked softly
and carried a big heart. They recently received calls and many kind words
from band members about their father, who was beloved by many.” Bruce, #3
son, moved away to California. He said, “Lorne was an amateur radio opera-
tor and helped with the Mars Network, before computers were invented, to
get messages to those in the military and back to people at home... For the
last 30 years he took up rollerblading, biking, and skiing; he helped Boy Scouts
with music, electronics, radio badges, etc.; he learned to fly and became a
good pilot. “
In the Sermon, Rev. David Hendricks said, “Lorne and Grace are collectors.
Some people collect baseball cards or coins. They have collected something
else. In being humble and kind to people - they have collected admiration,
respect, and honor. Grace lived with Lorne; and Lorne lived “with Grace”...”
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[Pun Intended]. He will be dearly missed by us all.
amount is an extra $1/hour for Grimes ($16/
Minutes Grimes were excused (work commitments).
The minutes from November 11, 2008 were hr., up from $15/hr).
of AAFM Meetings Beckerman proposed paying an extra
unanimously approved as corrected.
Executive Board Meeting amount to whoever enters the data from the
Vice President Paige gave a report. He
November 11, 2008 boxes of AAFM archival records. The Board will
The meeting was called to order at 12:34 has been participating on the AFM Diversity
Committee. discuss the issue when the project is actually
p.m. Present were President Kieme, Vice underway.
President Paige, Secretary-Treasurer Zmich and • The AFM is looking for local
“superstars” to feature in a new video about The meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m.
Executive Board members Beckerman, Grimes,
Klinger and Meisel. diversity. The “superstars” often feel too
removed from their locals. The current angle Executive Board Meeting
The minutes from October 18, 2008 were January 29, 2009
unanimously approved as corrected. of the project is a little undefined.
• The AFM is trying to get more people The meeting was called to order at 12:10
President Kieme gave his report. Many cor-
involved on diversity issues. p.m. Present were President Kieme, Vice
porate holiday parties have been cancelled. He
• Paige will be going to New Orleans. President Paige, Secretary-Treasurer Zmich
was exasperated to receive his book for White
• Paige would like to recruit bands for and Executive Board members Beckerman,
Christmas at the Fox only one day before the
self-produced recordings under AFM contracts. Grimes, Klinger and Meisel.
first service. Five shows after Christmas have
His goal is to identify a band, recruit them, The minutes from December 14, 2008 were
been cut.
get them signed up and perhaps team up with unanimously approved.
Zmich presented the financial report from
a local like Flint to promote them. President Kieme gave his report:
October 2008. A motion was made by Klinger to
Zmich presented the financial report from • “White Christmas” in Detroit lost
accept the financial report, subject to audit.
November 2008. A motion was made by about $1 million on a six-week run. In
The motion carried.
Klinger to accept the financial report, subject 2006 the same show made millions.
Zmich presented the list of membership
to audit. The motion carried. • We are observing a global nature of
changes. A motion was made by Paige to accept
Zmich presented the list of membership keeping musicians down. Musicians
the membership changes. The motion carried.
Zmich reported that the “second dip” of $400 changes. A motion was made by Beckerman to at packed clubs in Eastern Europe
from the AFM Casual/Club Date co-funding pot accept the membership changes. The motion earn a pittance, even considering the
has been received. carried. different standards of living.
Paige discussed the recent MidAmerica con- Zmich showed the new AFM new-member • Talking with AFM officers and staff
ference in Kalamazoo: and recruitment packets to the Board. at the Convention, it was obvious
• The first day was dedicated to Zmich reported that tentative agreement that compensation for film musicians
general business. has been reached between the Ann Arbor makes up only a tiny portion of a
• Time was spent talking about ways Symphony and the Local. film’s budget. The lack of impetus
to create a more organized local, and to learn A motion was made by Zmich to pay the to improve or at least maintain
more about the workings of the local. 2009 ROPA dues for the Ann Arbor Symphony these standards was surprising and
• Paige is the Chair of the MidAm- musicians. The motion carried. disturbing.
erica conference Diversity Committee. He The Board mapped out a “postcarding” • Musicians get trampled on because
recounted the issue of seating Black delegates campaign at the Ann Arbor Ballet Nutcracker they allow it to happen. Why don’t we
from merged AFM locals at the 2007 AFM Con- services next week. The AABT has not hear about more thought processes
vention. responded to the Local’s request for like “This is crazy! I should join a
• There is talk of raising the $400 information about their desire to terminate union!”?
Casual/Club Date grant to $1000. the CBA. The musicians have been replaced
• There is still a movement to merge by a recording. The postcards would be given Zmich presented the financial report from
the MidAmerica Conference with the Illinois to disappointed audience members to sign December 2008. A motion was made by Grimes
Conference. and the Local will mail them to the Ballet to accept the financial report, subject to
• The 2010 MidAmerica conference management. audit. The motion carried.
will be held directly before and in the same The meeting adjourned at 12:46 p.m. Zmich presented the list of membership
location as the AFM Convention. changes. A motion was made by Beckerman to
Paige reported on the AFM Diversity Commit- General Meeting December 14, 2008 accept the membership changes. The motion
tee meeting he attended in Washington, D.C. The meeting was called to order at carried.
He is now a member of the Committee. A new 11:13 a.m. Present were Vice President The Board set a policy for reimbursement
video is scheduled to be made, highlighting Paige, Secretary-Treasurer Zmich and of expenses, as recommended by the Local’s
different music together with interviews of AFM Executive Board members Beckerman, accountant. All requests for reimbursement
musicians. Paige will travel to New York to sort Klinger and Meisel. President Kieme (work must be made in the calendar year in which
out the historical archive in the AFM warehouse commitment) and Board member Grimes the expense occurs, with the exception of
with Charlie McDaniel, Secretary-Treasurer (work commitment) were excused. Alternate reimbursement of December expenses, which
of the Toledo local, and Barbara Owens, AFM Delegate Celeste McClellan was also in must be requested by January 15 of the
International Representative. The Committee attendance. following year. A motion was made by Paige to
also discussed AFM recruitment issues. Due to the lack of a quorum of members, adopt the policy. The motion carried.
Grimes reported on the Ann Arbor Symphony the non-financial business was turned over to The Ann Arbor Symphony is looking for
negotiations. Another meeting will take place the Executive Board for disposition. ways to promote the orchestra over the
November 21. The minutes of the general Meeting of airwaves. The Board discussed the Local
Klinger announced that it is the 70th birthday October 18, 2008 were approved. Broadcast Rate, and whether to set the
of “God Bless America”. Vice President Paige gave a report on a rate at zero for all AAFM musicians. AAFM
The meeting adjourned at 1:34 p.m. recent AFM Diversity Committee conference musicians outside the A2SO also would like
call. to promote their music on the radio, and it’s
Executive Board Meeting Zmich reported that the financial condition more likely they will be invited to do so if
December 14, 2008 of the Local remains strong. Because of they are doing a gratis promo. A motion was
The meeting was called to order at 12:02 the difficult economic conditions, we do made by Grimes to set the Local Broadcast
p.m. Present were Vice President Paige, anticipate a membership loss in 2009. The Rate at zero ($0.00). The motion carried.
Secretary-Treasurer Zmich and Executive annual financial report from the accountant In a random drawing the Board selected
Board members Beckerman, Klinger and did not arrive in time for the meeting. Whitmore Lake High School as the recipient of
Meisel. President Kieme and Board member A motion was made by Klinger to pay Office the 2009 $200 AAFM High School Scholarship.
Manager Grimes the extra amount agreed The instrumental music teacher(s) will be
upon at the beginning of the year if the contacted and asked to provide the name of a
The Score 54.1 page 4 worthy student for the award.
Local had a satisfactory 2008 financially. This
Minutes (cont. from pge 4) AAFM Visits UM Stage Management Class
The Board reviewed the annual financial
statement from our accountant. A motion was
made by Grimes to accept the statement,
subject to audit. The motion carried.
The AAFM’s former sublet-landlord IAS has
moved its offices from the Northern Brewery.
Grimes reported on the Ann Arbor Symphony
Memorandum of Agreement. It wasn’t a
cakewalk, she said, but we managed to
come to an agreement. Kieme agreed to be
alternate liaison with Ann Arbor Symphony
management.
The Board discussed issues with the
continuity of officers in Local 784, Pontiac MI.
Zmich reported that because no one was
available to help with postcarding at the Ann
Arbor Ballet performances, the idea needed
to be abandoned. Some members of the Acting on Local 625’s commitment to promote the AFM to fellow entertainment
orchestra were virulently opposed to the idea professionals, AAFM Executive Board member Kathleen Grimes and Secretary-Treasurer
of asking interested audience members to Barbara Zmich (back table) recently visited with the Advanced Stage Management class
sign postcards to show their disappointment at the University of Michigan. Student Mitch Hodges said “ It’s great to get real life
at not having a live orchestra. The Local has perspectives and hear from real living and breathing musicians about the different sorts
agreed with AABT to terminate the long- of contracts, issues and conditions that you need or have when you play. It is one thing
standing contract. Musicians will need to
to have a book tell you to do this, that or the other thing, but getting it first hand was
function as independent contractors should an
opportunity arise to perform with AABT in the extremely helpful. The presentation really helped us to be more aware of what the
future. orchestra or individuals need in areas that we as stage managers have control over and
Meisel reported on the January 6 Huron can assist.” Student Angela Kiessel added “As stage managers, we learn a lot about the
Valley Central Labor Council meeting. requirements of the people with whom we work--what designers need, what directors
• Brent Gillette of the Michigan need, what actors need--but we rarely even discuss the needs of musicians, despite
AFL-CIO was welcomed as guest speaker. The how vital they are to a production. Now that we have an awareness of the types of
Employee Free Choice Act would help to turn problems that musicians face, we can work to prevent and solve these problems as they
around America. The power will be in the
arise.”
hands of employees to choose unions without
employer interference. The AFM’s relevance to the class was reinforced by the announcement by student
Paige reported on the progress of AFM Cassandra Flowers that this autumn she will be taking a position as assistant stage
Diversity Committee projects. manager with Regional Orchestra Players’ Association (ROPA) member Minnesota Opera.
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Summing up, instructor Nancy Uffner remarked “It was fun to watch the light
bulbs turn on in all of their heads. There was a lot to talk about and they’re eager
Executive Board Meeting to learn. Union rules and philosophies are very new to them. Having Kathleen and
February 26, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 12:05
Barbara there, live and in person, gave them a lot of information as well as insight into
p.m. Present were President Kieme, Secretary- musicians. It was great!!!”
Treasurer Zmich and Executive Board
January 2009. A motion was made by Klinger to billion that is set to come to Michigan
members Grimes, Klinger and Meisel. Vice
accept the financial report, subject to audit. from the Economic Recovery Act.
President Paige (new baby) and Board member
The motion carried. • United Way raised $5 million in
Beckerman (personal reasons) were excused.
Zmich presented the list of membership Washtenaw County in 2008.
The minutes from January 29, 2009 were
changes. A motion was made by Klinger to • The delegates discussed the
unanimously approved.
accept the membership changes. The motion desirability of building a new system of
President Kieme gave his report:
carried. public transport vs. the continuation
• The AFM is pursuing the issue of
The Board set a more specific policy for of reliance on autos. Sentiment was
Performance Right on terrestrial radio.
reimbursement of expenses, as recommended strongly in favor of a new system,
This horse has left the barn. More and
by the Local’s accountant. In addition to although some representatives from
more people listen to music on their
the policy adopted at the January 26, 2009 the EPA spoke about getting cars
iPods, not the radio. Many musicians
meeting, all requests for reimbursement must that get 100 mpg as a supplement or
don’t even make CDs anymore to make
include all original and itemized receipts for alternative.
money; they use them to promote live
everything including incidental cash expenses. • Investment in America is the most
gigs. The corporate-generated playlists
Auto travel will only be reimbursed for gas. important issue.
leave most bands off the airwaves
A motion was made by Zmich to adopt the The meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
anyway.
• It’s becoming almost impossible to policy. The motion carried. “And I would remind those in national leadership
eke out a living as a freelance popular on the February 3 Huron Valley Central Labor
Council meeting. today that it is hypocrisy to praise the free union
musician. Wedding bands are still
asked to play when the music focuses • Delegates spoke at length about movement in Poland and then turn around and
training regarding the Employee Free
on oldies and standards, but those ignore it and try to undermine it in the United
wedding parties that want to hear Choice Act.
• The National March of Dimes drive is States of America.”
newer music frequently turn to DJs.
• The Parade Magazine poll asking Ccoming up.
whether or not the USA still needs • Ypsilanti Public Schools are using --Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale,
unions was overwhelmed with a 92% local union skilled tradespeople to speaking of Pres. Ronald Regan’s firing of 13,000
yes vote at last count. work on rebuilding an elementary striking air traffic controllers while at the same
• Kieme attended a career day at school. time praising unionism in Poland. 1981
Milford High School. • Graham Teall, a Detroit/Wayne
Zmich presented the financial report from County politico, spoke about the $5.5 The Score 54.1 page 5
AAFM Members Loosen Up in Yoga Class
On January 27, AAFM-members, all brand-new or experienced yoga practitioners, met at the Harmony Yoga studio in Ann
Arbor for a session specifically geared to musicians’ issues. Instructor Karen Coupland guided the participants through basic
poses particularly helpful to loosening shoulders, arms, and backs.
Karen commented “I had fun, and it was good to have some new faces in the studio, especially a couple of guys! I’d certainly
enjoy teaching a regular class for musicians if enough people show interest!”
If you’re interested to try Harmony Yoga, remember that
your first class is free (see ad below), and you can contact
Karen at any time to find out when the best time would
be for you to come. She also plans periodic introductory
musicians’ classes, so keep an eye out for announcements.
Rebecca Appert, Pam Meisel, Kurt Krahnke, Betsy Beckerman, Cortaz Paige and
Celeste McClellan were among the participants in the Harmony Yoga class for musi-
cians with Karen Coupland (facing class).
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