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.
December 1, 2015
Trumka Calls for Defeat of Trans-Pacific Partnership — The AFL-CIO’s list of top five scariest things about TPP includes: It will push wages down; allows too much discretion in the enforcement of labor rights; …
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AFM Recognizes CMA Award Winners
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SEIU Endorses Clinton for President — The 2 million member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her a leader who will stand up for people building a movement to secure a better future for families.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2015
Boston Ikea Workers Fight to Unionize — Workers at the Stoughton Ikea store near Boston went on strike this week after the company refused to recognize their attempts to join the United Food and Commercial Workers…
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US Airport Workers Strike — 2,000 airport workers at seven hubs went on strike to over bad wages and threats against unionizing.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
New Bill Would Expose Executives Entering Public Service for Wrong Reason — The Financial Services Conflict of Interest Act, introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), would expose senior executives who receive “golden parachutes” as incentives to leave Wall Street to go into government service.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
New Line Cinema Signs AFM Agreement —This agreement sets wages, working conditions, healthcare, and pension contributions for musicians working in film recording, sidelining, and music preparation.
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Ringo Starr’s Most-Expensive Remo Drumhead —The drumhead from the Beatles’ Ed Sullivan debut sold at Julien’s auction in Beverly Hills, for $2.125 million.
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Joe Hill — Joe Hill — On November 19, musicians, activists, and civic leaders in Utah will join together to commemorate the life, death, and music of Joe Hill.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2015
Napster has reared its head again, but only in Canada, where it is now a subscription-based streaming service offering a catalogue of 35 million songs for a monthly fee of $9.99 CAN.
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