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 […]
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 […]
For 90 years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has, without bias, safeguarded our right to a safe workplace and collective bargaining. The unlawful firing of Gwynne Wilcox, a committed public servant, is harmful to musicians across the United States. President Trump has violated the National Labor Relations Act and left the NLRB without the […]
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) announces its membership in the Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC) of California. The EUC is comprised of major entertainment unions, including the California IATSE Council, Directors Guild of America, LiUNA! Local 724, SAG-AFTRA, and Teamsters Local 399. The EUC is committed to advocating for […]
The American Federation of Musicians is proud to be a union that includes members in both Canada and the United States. Our strength is the solidarity between our two countries. We stand in opposition to any actions, whether from the US government or elsewhere, intended to divide us. AFM President Tino Gagliardi and Vice President […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Entertainment Industry, My thoughts are with those whose lives have been upended by the recent wildfires in Southern California. Hundreds of our own AFM Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) members reside in the affected communities, and each day, we hear more stories of musicians who have lost their homes, […]
The tragic Palisades and Eaton fires are the most destructive to ever hit Los Angeles County. Dozens of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) members have lost their homes and musical instruments. Along with home studios, music and music history have been completely destroyed. Through Local 47’s Musicians Relief Fund, members in need have been able to […]
From the December issue of the International Musician: During 2024, we saw both remarkable achievements and pressing challenges for our union. We celebrated the resilience and creativity of AFM members when they work together in both groundbreaking performances and impactful advocacy. One quickly developing and significant threat we face is the rapid advancement of artificial […]
New agreement establishing terms, conditions, and rates for musicians engaged on English-language productions in Canada The Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announce the successful conclusion of negotiations and ratification of the first-ever Independent Production Agreement, establishing the terms, conditions, and rates for musicians engaged on English-language independent productions […]