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.
November 5, 2015
One Discreet Mic — DPA’s discreet omnidirectional miniature necklace microphone offers musicians consistent performance in an easy-to-wear design.
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Vintage Sound Small Package — BAE Audio’s 1073 MPL preamplifier brings the expensive, vintage console sound into an incredibly small and affordable package.
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Trump Hotel Sues Over “Deceptive” Flyers — The corporation that runs Trump Hotel Las Vegas (namely, Donald Trump and Phil Ruffin) are suing the Culinary Union and Bartenders Union over what they call “deceptively misleading” flyers…
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BC Rich Guitars’ NJ Retro series electric guitars—Warlock, Mockingbird, and Bich (pictured)— are a throwback to the classic NJ models of the 1980s…
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Acoustic Amps — Aesthetically pleasing, the bent plywood construction combines high-grade materials and modern curvature. Built for larger venues,
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The A, B, ZZZZs of Sleep Disorders — How well you sleep can affect your ability to perform, as well as your general physical and mental health.
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Quebec Public Workers Enact Rotating Strikes — This week Quebec public sector workers—thousands of teachers, health care workers, support staff—began a series of rotating strikes to bring attention to stalled negotiations with…
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Susan Draus: On the Road with Beautiful The Carole King Musical — Susan Draus of Local 802 (New York City) feels a bit like her career has come full circle.
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Workers React to Verizon Profit Report —Verizon workers, about 39,000 members of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), held a rally outside company headquarters in New York City. They continue to bargain with the company after their contract expired…
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UAW Autoworkers Vote in Favor of New Labor Deal — Following 2-to-1 rejection of a September labor deal, the United Auto Workers at Fiat Chrysler voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new deal
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