True Concord Musicians Vote to Unionize, Employer Challenges Jurisdiction

June 1, 2026

On May 15, the musicians of True Concord Voices and Orchestra voted 31 to 6 to be represented by the Tucson Federation of Musicians, Local 33 (Tucson, AZ). The road to that vote was not short; the musicians first filed a petition with Region 28 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking union representation on June 14, 2024, nearly two years before the ballot was cast. Through the delay, they stayed focused and remained organized.

While this is a significant step toward representation, the fight is not over. On the eve of the ballot count, the employer filed a Request for Review with the NLRB in Washington, DC, challenging the board’s jurisdiction over True Concord and seeking a stay of the election. Although the election proceeded, the jurisdictional challenge remains pending. The AFM believes the challenge is frivolous and intends to oppose it.

“This is an incredibly exciting and significant milestone for the True Concord Orchestra musicians specifically and Local 33 generally,” says Local 33 President Alana Wiesing. “Our organizing campaign, despite numerous delays and setbacks that have also been unprecedented, has maintained its resilience and passion despite opposition and misinformation from True Concord management. This victory is a testament to the outstanding momentum and commitment generated from within and throughout the membership. We will continue to build upon it as we traverse the next steps in the path ahead.”

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