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Why Do Unions Matter?

All are welcome to attend an joint presentation on this important question by the Labor Education Program at the University of Arkansas Little Rock and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E) on September 23rd, 7pm at the University of Arizona.  For details, click here.

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THIS WEEK: 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

Labor Rights and Equal Rights are inextricably linked.  Join the Southern Arizona Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom this Wednesday, August 28,  2013, at 5:30pm at Armory Park in downtown Tucson.
View the official press release for more information.

 

 

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Find A Teacher Workshop: September 21, 2013 – Additional Information

Our “Find A Teacher” Workshop is scheduled for September 21, 2013 at the University of Arizona from 12 to 4pm.  This will be an exciting opportunity for music students of all ages to meet and work with prospective teachers in a unique trial setting.  For further information, click the link below.  Interested members and students, please contact us at local33afm@gmail.com.
“Find A Teacher” Workshop details

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Pima Area Labor Federation’s Labor Day Fair: September 2, 2013 – Save the Date!

Please join the Local 33 Musicians and our fellow brothers and sisters at the Pima Area Labor Federation’s annual Labor Day Picnic!  This is a fun, free event which is open to all ages!
The picnic features a chance to get to know the people and purpose of our local unions.  There are many fun activities for kids and families, including live music performances.  Free food and drinks are provided.   Local 33 will have an instrument petting zoo for kids and grown-ups to explore!
Monday, September 2, 2013 – 10am-2pm at the Reid Park Band Shell.

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Support the musicians of the Indianapolis Symphony

FROM: Bruce Ridge, ICSOM Chairman
SUBJECT: Petition to support the musicians of the Indianapolis Symphony

A petition has been established where you can express your support for the
musicians of the Indianapolis Symphony.

We’d like to encourage musicians everywhere to sign this petition, and we
also encourage you to share the link with all of your friends through e-mail
blasts and your social networking sites.

The petition can be found at:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/support-the-indianapolis-symphony-orchestra-2-2/

(link may have to be copied and pasted)

Please note: after you sign the petition, you may see a donation page
soliciting support for the website that hosts the petition, but no donation
is required to sign the petition.

Let all of our voices be heard as we support our friends and colleagues in
the Indianapolis Symphony!

Thank you,
Bruce Ridge,
Chairman, International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM

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