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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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on NLRB Election Rules

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President of AFL-CIO, Richard Trumka, released a statement on NLRB Election Rules.

-February 5th-

We applaud the National Labor Relations Board for proposing these common-sense rules to reduce delay in the NLRB election process.

Similar rules were adopted by the NLRB more than two years ago after an exhaustive public rulemaking process.  The rules were needed then, and they are still needed now.

When workers petition for an NLRB election, they should receive a timely opportunity to vote.  But the current NLRB election process is riddled with delay and provides too many opportunities for employers to manipulate and drag out the process through costly and unnecessary litigation and deny workers a vote.

These rules are an important step in the right direction and will help improve the election process.

 

 

 







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