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Canadian Conference Education Session Builds Connections for a Stronger Future

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Attendees of a two-day education session gathered before the Canadian Conference in Toronto, Ontario, to explore a new approach to organizing musicians within their communities. The workshop combined traditional labor organizing techniques with strategies specifically designed for freelance musicians. Participants learned how having a clear plan can help attract more active musicians to membership and give them more control over their careers. The workshop was a space for collaboration and strategic planning, laying the groundwork for these new connections.

(L-R) Back row: AFM International Representative for Canadian Locals Bernard LeBlanc, AFM Director of Organizing Gabe Kristal, Local 149 (Toronto, ON) Business Representative Dennis Passley, AFM Electronic Media Services Division Director John Painting, Local 293 (Hamilton, ON) President Larry Feudo, Local 553 (Saskatoon, SK) Secretary-Treasurer Warren Rutherford, Local 180 (Ottawa, ON) Office Manager Daniel Blackwell, Local 279 (London, ON) Secretary-Treasurer Doug Eyre, Local 518 (Kingston, ON) Second Vice President Sean Hully, AFM Freelance Services and Membership Development Director Wages Argott, Local 180 (Ottawa, ON) Secretary-Treasurer Robin Moir, Local 815 (Saint John, NB) Office Manager Barb Dorie, Local 145 (Vancouver, BC) President Audrey Patterson; front row: Local 190 (Winnipeg, MB) Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Lafreniere, Local 149 (Toronto, ON) Symphonic Business Representative Olivia Esther, Local 446 (Regina, SK) President Lorena Kelly, Local 571 (Halifax, NS) Director of Operations Julia Jordan.







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