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AFM Condemns Congressional Cuts

Congress just voted to harm professional musicians and working people across the United States.  The American Federation of Musicians stands firmly in opposition to these draconian cuts.  Social safety net programs, including Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are essential government functions.  Our union will continue to work to ensure all musicians in the […]

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When we stand together, we can make a difference

This morning, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Senate overwhelmingly supported musicians’ and creators’ rights. With a vote tally of 99 to 1, an amendment passed to eliminate the ban on AI regulations. Thanks to our collective efforts with a diverse group of stakeholders, what could have been a contentious vote resulted in a resounding victory. Thank you […]

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Eliminate State AI Regulation Ban from Reconciliation Bill

Right now, the Senate is considering changes to the reconciliation package. As musicians, our livelihoods are under constant attack from AI developers. Now is not the time to make it more difficult for states to support musicians.Your Senators need to hear from you today. Any moratorium on state AI regulations is harmful to working musicians. […]

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Statement from AFM International President on Trump Attacking Members Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift 

American Federation of Musicians International President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s attacks on members Bruce Springsteen, member of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) and Local 399 (Asbury Park, NJ), and Taylor Swift, member of Local 257 (Nashville, TN): “The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will […]

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Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has served the American people with unrivaled expertise for decades. Her unlawful firing will gravely harm the entire copyright community. She understood what we all know to be true: human creativity and authorship are the foundation of copyright law — and for that, it appears, she lost her job. On […]

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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Unions Push Back Against Proposed Elimination of the NEA, NEH, and CPB

The Trump Administration released President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 “Skinny” Budget Request, which called for eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH), and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). “The NEA is essential to our livelihoods and our democracy. Without it, communities across the country, both rural and […]

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AFM’s NotMe App for Safe Reporting

The American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada is proud to announce the launch of the NotMe app, a secure and confidential platform designed to empower our members to report workplace misconduct such as contract violations, corruption, harassment, discrimination, bullying, ethics and compliance issues, and safety concerns. Whether you work freelance, are a […]

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Statement on Recent Executive Order on Federal Collective Bargaining

Statement from AFM President Tino Gagliardi: The American Federation of Musicians condemns the Trump Administration’s latest assault on working people. Friday’s attempt at stripping federal employees of their collective bargaining rights is a threat to our union and our democracy. We stand in solidarity with the public servants whose livelihoods would be upended by this […]

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Important Information Regarding US Artist Visa Applications for Canadian Members

Dignity is at the heart of what we do and who we are. As musicians, we celebrate and respect the humanity of all people. As one union in two countries, we stand together regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or national origin. This is the foundation of […]

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Statement on Trump’s Tariffs

News of the Trump Administration’s misguided trade war must remind us of our values and our mission. All musicians have the right to live and work in dignity. At every level of governance, the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada remains committed to ensuring members from both countries have a meaningful […]

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