Fair Pay to Play Clarity
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Ross Lampert
Aug 5, 2008, 12:25:55 AM8/5/08
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Hi All,
Perhaps some clarity would be helpful in aiding discussion. I will do my best to try to recount how we arrived at decisions and if I err, please correct me.
The committee (those who have been able to make the meetings) has decided to put a tiered scale together for implementation in the club scene. The idea was derived due to the fact that there are many different venue types, sizes, business models, etc. and that a one size fits all approach was seen as unworkable. The tiered system was a way to have venues self select where they belong and pay accordingly. Steve's proposal was in response to the possibility of a venue choosing a lower level then they belong at. It has been noted that the campaign can always reject the venue's decision as it is an agreement.
The asks of the campaign are 1. Sound/Door people are paid by the venue and not out of the door money, 2. the venue chooses an acceptable level of participation in the Fair Pay to Play system, and 3. (as yet undefined) venue adheres to certain standards of promotion.
The proposed scale is as follows:
CLUBS
Includes nightclubs & restaurants, taverns, coffeehouses, fraternal organizations (Elks, Masons, Eagles, Etc,) political rallies and showcases (N.B. See article VIII, sections 4, 5, 6, & 8 for important information about Clubs scale).
First Hour:
1 star rated club……………….$30
2 star rated club……………….$50
3 star rated club……………….$75
4 star rated club……………….$100
5 star rated club……………….$125
Each Additional Hour:
1 star rated club……………….$10
2 star rated club……………….$17
3 star rated club……………….$25
4 star rated club……………….$32
5 star rated club……………….$40
Leader fee does not apply.
20% pay roll surcharge does not apply.
Cartage does not apply.
MEMBER PLAYING ALONE – 1.40 times the Clubs rate
Rates are per musician.
Rates adjusted yearly by Regional Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rounded up to nearest $1.
These numbers were arrived at through a series of meetings and discussions. A key premise is that what is currently being paid is not equitable. The bottom tier (1 star) was determined by using the Oregon minimum wage ($7.95/hour) and adding $2.05/hour because as independent contractors, there are overhead considerations. The first hour includes 2 hours for load in/load out and setup/tear down and 1 hour performing (3 hours * $10 = $30). The additional hourly rate is straight hourly at $10/hour. The 2 star tier was determined by calculating the minimum wage per year (roughly $8/hour * 40 hours/week * 52 weeks/year = $16640) and then taking that number and assuming that as a poverty wage. We then assumed that if a musician works 3 gigs per week that are 3 hours per gig and they work 50 weeks per year, they should make at least $16640. To do that, they would need to make $332.80/week or $110.93 per gig (again, assuming 3 gigs per week). We came up with something a little below that originally at $50 first hour, $20 additional hours. We then used a formula to come up with the other numbers based on a percentage that each of those levels should increase. It helped us create the first hour rates which everyone could see the logic of. The additional hour rates are the result of a compromise that resulted in the bottom tier being $10 and the top tier being $40, going halvsies for the 3rd tier and halving again to get the 2nd and 4th tiers.
The campaign is taking the month of August to contact venues to begin to get them on board.
If I'm missing anything important, please add on or correct me if I've misstated or misrepresented anything. Hope this helps facilitate this discussion.
Sincerely,
Perhaps some clarity would be helpful in aiding discussion. I will do my best to try to recount how we arrived at decisions and if I err, please correct me.
The committee (those who have been able to make the meetings) has decided to put a tiered scale together for implementation in the club scene. The idea was derived due to the fact that there are many different venue types, sizes, business models, etc. and that a one size fits all approach was seen as unworkable. The tiered system was a way to have venues self select where they belong and pay accordingly. Steve's proposal was in response to the possibility of a venue choosing a lower level then they belong at. It has been noted that the campaign can always reject the venue's decision as it is an agreement.
The asks of the campaign are 1. Sound/Door people are paid by the venue and not out of the door money, 2. the venue chooses an acceptable level of participation in the Fair Pay to Play system, and 3. (as yet undefined) venue adheres to certain standards of promotion.
The proposed scale is as follows:
CLUBS
Includes nightclubs & restaurants, taverns, coffeehouses, fraternal organizations (Elks, Masons, Eagles, Etc,) political rallies and showcases (N.B. See article VIII, sections 4, 5, 6, & 8 for important information about Clubs scale).
First Hour:
1 star rated club……………….$30
2 star rated club……………….$50
3 star rated club……………….$75
4 star rated club……………….$100
5 star rated club……………….$125
Each Additional Hour:
1 star rated club……………….$10
2 star rated club……………….$17
3 star rated club……………….$25
4 star rated club……………….$32
5 star rated club……………….$40
Leader fee does not apply.
20% pay roll surcharge does not apply.
Cartage does not apply.
MEMBER PLAYING ALONE – 1.40 times the Clubs rate
Rates are per musician.
Rates adjusted yearly by Regional Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rounded up to nearest $1.
These numbers were arrived at through a series of meetings and discussions. A key premise is that what is currently being paid is not equitable. The bottom tier (1 star) was determined by using the Oregon minimum wage ($7.95/hour) and adding $2.05/hour because as independent contractors, there are overhead considerations. The first hour includes 2 hours for load in/load out and setup/tear down and 1 hour performing (3 hours * $10 = $30). The additional hourly rate is straight hourly at $10/hour. The 2 star tier was determined by calculating the minimum wage per year (roughly $8/hour * 40 hours/week * 52 weeks/year = $16640) and then taking that number and assuming that as a poverty wage. We then assumed that if a musician works 3 gigs per week that are 3 hours per gig and they work 50 weeks per year, they should make at least $16640. To do that, they would need to make $332.80/week or $110.93 per gig (again, assuming 3 gigs per week). We came up with something a little below that originally at $50 first hour, $20 additional hours. We then used a formula to come up with the other numbers based on a percentage that each of those levels should increase. It helped us create the first hour rates which everyone could see the logic of. The additional hour rates are the result of a compromise that resulted in the bottom tier being $10 and the top tier being $40, going halvsies for the 3rd tier and halving again to get the 2nd and 4th tiers.
The campaign is taking the month of August to contact venues to begin to get them on board.
If I'm missing anything important, please add on or correct me if I've misstated or misrepresented anything. Hope this helps facilitate this discussion.
Sincerely,
Ross Lampert
Organizer
American Federation of Musicians
Local 99
503-235-8791 office
520-241-2022 cell
ro...@afm99.org
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