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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Shop Union for Your Celebrations

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As the holiday season approaches, be sure to support good jobs and look for union made products for all your gift giving, celebrating, and decorating needs. Here’s a sampling of food and beverage items to look for:

Foods

Whole turkeys: Butterball and Foster Farms

Hams and other meats: Alexander
& Hornung, Boar’s Head, Cook’s,
Farmland, Hillshire Farm, Hormel,
John Morrell, Oscar Meyer, Sahlen’s, and Thumann’s

Pies and desserts: Entenmann’s
and Marie Callender’s

Side dishes, condiments, and other
ingredients:
Amaral Ranches, Andy Boy, Banquet, Betty Crocker, Birds Eye, DelFresh, Dole, Gargiulo, Gourmet Foods, Kraft, Mann’s, Ocean Spray, Ore Ida, Stroehmann

Snacks: Act II and Orville Redenbacher popcorn, Bagel Bites, Bugles, Cheetos, Cheez-It, Chex Mixes, Doritos, Frito-Lay, Mission Chips, Old El Paso, Ritz, Rold Gold, Ruffles, Sun Chips, Tostitos, Triscuit, and Wheat Thins

Beverages

Spirits and liquors: Bacardi, Captain Morgan, DeKuyper, Gilbey’s, Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Maker’s Mark, Pinnacle, Seagram’s, Southern Comfort, Wild Turkey

Wines: CK Mondavi, Chateau Ste.
Michelle, Corbett Canyon,
Dubonnet, Livingston Cellars, St.
Supery, Turning Leaf, Weibel

Beers: Blue Moon, Mendocino Brewing Company, Budweiser, Coors, Miller, Pabst, Sam Adams, Shock Top

Mixers and nonalcoholic drinks:
Clamato, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper,
Minute Maid, Pepsi, Schweppes, Sprite, V8, Welch’s

Hot chocolate: Kayo, Ghirardelli, Swiss Miss

Teas: Tender Leaf

Coffees: Eight O’Clock, Folgers, Kauai, Maxwell House, Millstone

Candies

Chocolates: Cadbury, Ghirardelli, Hershey, Rolo, Russell Stover, Toblerone, York Peppermint Patties

Other candies: Bit-O-Honey, Dum Dums, Jawbreakers, Jelly Belly, Necco Wafers, See’s, Smarties, Sour Patch Kids, Super Ropes, Tootsie Rolls

Visit the website Labor411.org for comprehensive lists.







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