Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.

As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.

The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.

Like the industry, the AFM is also changing and evolving, and its policies and programs will move in new directions dictated by its members. As a member, you will determine these directions through your interest and involvement. Your membership card will be your key to participation in governing your union, keeping it responsive to your needs and enabling it to serve you better. To become a member now, visit www.afm.org/join.

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Summer Conference Season: Strengthening Our Union’s Connections

Tino Gagliardi Photo

As I write this column, I am headed to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend the Theater Musicians Association (TMA) and the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) conferences. These are the last two events of a busy conference season. I feel inspired by meeting so many officers, delegates, and union members in person this […]

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Reflections

Ken Shirk Photo

The Muse Collective has taken another unauthorized vacation. When, in 1983 at age 27, I assumed my first union post of Secretary-Treasurer of Local 76 (now 76-493) in Seattle, I walked into an office steeped in tradition, history, and habits. The office secretary had been there ten years and knew everything inside and out about […]

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Canadian Conference, Negotiations, and Ongoing Advocacy

Allistair Elliott, AFM Vice President from Canada

In early August, Canadian Conference local delegates joined together with Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians (OCSM) delegates in Toronto, Ontario, for a joint conference. The opportunity for local officers to share reports and hear from staff is key to representing rank-and-file voices. There was great representation of locals with delegates from across the country who […]

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Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Protect Yourself and Your Intellectual Property Rights

Now more than ever, it is essential to document your recording work by putting it under an AFM contract. The music industry has undergone significant shifts over the past few decades, with its rules changing dramatically. The days of major record labels and high-level managers controlling every aspect of an artist’s career are long gone. […]

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MPTF’s Journey to Resurgence: Reflecting on a Pivotal Era and Transitioning to New Leadership

Dan Beck

In June 2013, I accepted the role of trustee for the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). Two months prior, I had never heard of this organization, its history or its purpose. The MPTF was not in a good place. It had suffered through roughly 13 years of declining revenue due to the digital disruption—the canyon […]

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A Year of Progress and Purpose: Inside the Electronic Media Services Division

John Painting

As always, it is an honor to welcome you to this year’s issue of the International Musician focused on electronic media and the Electronic Media Services Division (EMSD). This division serves and protects the interests of nonsymphonic recording musicians. (The AFM Symphonic Services Division represents symphony, opera, ballet, and chamber orchestra electronic media projects.) While […]

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