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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April 29, 2025 561 × 401 Western_Conference

Feeling empowered by new tools to work with freelance musicians, Western Conference attendees included: Local 6 (San Francisco, CA) Secretary-Treasurer Beth Zare and Staff Member James Pytko; Local 7 (Orange County-Long Beach, CA) President Edmund Velasco, Vice President David Catalan, and Secretary-Treasurer Tammy Noreyko; Local 12 (Sacramento, CA) Secretary-Treasurer Simon Holland; Local 72-147 (Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX) President Steward Williams; Local 76-493 (Seattle, WA) President Nate Omdal and Board Member Valerie Tung; Local 99 (Portland, OR) President Dana Rokosny and Secretary-Treasurer Mont Chris Hubbard; Local 325 (San Diego, CA) President Lorie Kirkell; Local 618 (Albuquerque, NM) Member Richard White; and Local 677 (Honolulu, HI) Board Member John LeBlanc. AFM leadership included AFM Secretary-Treasurer Ken Shirk, EMSD Director John Painting, Freelance Services and Membership Development Director Wages Argott, Organizing Services Director Gabe Kristal, and Western Locals International Representative Steve Pearson.

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