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.
June 17, 2015
Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) member Neil Young decried Donald Trump’s use of his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” as part of his presidential campaign announcement on Tuesday.
June 16, 2015
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Canadian Court of Appeals has upheld worldwide injunctions requiring that Google remove search links from certain pirate sites around the world.
June 15, 2015
While thanking Missouri Governor Jay Nixon for vetoing a bill that was designed to silence workers, the 20,000-member Missouri United Food and Commercial Workers vowed to the state’s proposed “right to work” legislation.
June 15, 2015
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a last minute effort by Internet service providers (ISPs) to stop net neutrality rules from becoming effective June 12
June 12, 2015
According to Reuters, the House of Representatives has effectively blocked Fast Track. The legislation had created unusual coalitions with President Obama and House Republican leaders are allied in supporting it, while most Democrats and some Republicans oppose it. Labor organizations oppose Fast Track, they fear will result in American job losses by giving Congress less […]
June 12, 2015
The US House is expected to vote on Fast Track before the weekend, so it’s time to make your voice heard. You can call your rep. to help stop Fast Track.
June 10, 2015
Attorneys General Investigate Apple Music to determine if Apple pressured or conspired with record labels to withdraw support from other streaming services
June 10, 2015
Live Nation Among Employers Who Misclassify Workers along with FedEx who label employees as contracts in a loophole to prevent spending more money.
June 10, 2015
This week the AFM filed suit against Paramount Pictures, Inc. for recording the score to the film Same Kind of Different As Me in Slovakia.
June 9, 2015
The British Phonographic Industry has launched a Copyright Protection Portal that lets rights holders and artists illegal copies of their music.