The Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra (HSO) negotiations have concluded, and the new collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by the musicians. It took some time, it took some hard work, and there were some rough patches, but we got it done. The new agreement runs through August 31, 2029. There will be pay raises for both […]
Music Performance Trust Fund Overview, Summer/Fall 2026 MPTF continues to fund successful performances by Local 677 musicians in concerts at the MAH Studio 909 Performance Hall, as well as at retirement and care facilities (Arcadia, Pohai Nani, Kahala Nui, and others). In 2026, to date, a total of 76 gigs for our musicians were funded […]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Lookin’ Good , Aloha members, I’m on a bit of a time crunch; this will be a short article. You’re welcome 😉 The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra continues to garner accolades and rave reviews, presenting a wide range of programs, from Brahms and Beethoven to Keola Beamer with precision, musicality, and magic. Diamond Head Theater, […]
As the year draws to a close, as I reflect on the last year, I’m choosing to look at the successes, the good moments, the things that have improved for our musicians, the things that have made our corner of the world a little better. As musicians, we strive to improve, but sometimes, it’s a […]
AFM Instrument Insurance The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) announces the return of instrument and equipment insurance, offered at special rates exclusively for members. The AFM has entered into an agreement with HUB International as its new U.S. group membership insurance program administrator, replacing AMBA. In addition to instrument and equipment insurance, HUB offers other personal […]
As I am writing this, 1,800 hotel workers, Unite Here Local 5, are on strike for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Some of our members have participated on the picket lines, and we recently sent a band to play at Local 5’s action at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We received words of appreciation from […]
After over a year of meetings, the musicians and Diamond Head Theater management came to agreement on a new contract. The per service rate will increase from $92 per rehearsal or show to $109, an increase of $17, over the five-year term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Participation and unity by the musicians playing the […]
To fight for fair wages and staffing, on Sept. 24, 1,800 hotel workers went out on strike against the Hilton Hawaiian Village. They include housekeepers, restaurant and banquet workers, maintenance staff, front desk staff, bell personnel, and others, joining 4,000 hotel workers on strike against Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt hotels in San Diego and San […]
On May 20, 2024, a Nominations Meeting was held to determine candidates for officers, board of directors, and delegates to the AFM Convention. As nominees were unopposed in all positions, an election was not needed. Nominated officers and delegates began a three-year term on Aug. 19, 2024. They are: Jim Moffitt, President Steve Flanter, Vice President […]
What a Blessing — Remembering MAH attorney Allen Hoe’s son, Lt. Nainoa Hoe, on National Memorial Day 2024: Watch this moving PBS, Gold Star family tribute given by Tony-Award-winning actor BD Wong, posted May 26, 2024, presented at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC to long-time MAH attorney/Vietnam vet/Gold Star father, Allen Hoe, […]