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$2 Drive

 Help AFM Fight for Musicians 

The American Federation of Musicians is launching a $2 Drive for The AFM Legislative Action Fund (TEMPO). It is AFM’s goal to raise $2 from every U.S. member of AFM. Raising this money is critical to ensuring that AFM can continue to fight for musicians effectively on Capitol Hill.

 AFM has many allies in Congress. We work with them to advocate on issues that affect musicians everyday, from healthcare reform to copyright protection. The long-term success of AFM’s legislative efforts depends on making sure that our allies in the House of Representatives and the Senate remain in office. Donating to their reelection campaigns is the best way to see that they remain in Congress. Therefore, it is necessary that we raise contributions to AFM’s political action committee, The AFM Legislative Action Fund.

AFM donates to Members of Congress who help:

• Fight for a full performance right on all sound recordings. This performance right guarantees that musicians are fairly compensated when their work is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.

• Fight for stricter copyright enforcement measures, therefore ensuring that musicians’ hard work is protected from theft and misuse.

• Reform the healthcare system to ensure that all Americans can benefit from and have access to the most advanced medicine in the world.

• Work to reform the pension system, so that musicians can afford to live comfortably in retirement.

• Advocate for more funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and arts-in-education programs, so that the next generation of musicians can have all the tools necessary to learning their craft.

AFM cannot use general treasury funds for political donations, so we need member donations to The AFM legislative Action Fund.

Please help AFM raise the funds that are necessary to fight for our issues. Of course, we would appreciate, those that can, donating more than $2. Nevertheless, we hope that every AFM member will show their support and donate at least $2. In order to make your contribution, just click here or send the money to The AFM Legislative Action Fund:

The AFM Legislative Action Fund
910 17th Street, NW Suite 1070
Washington, DC 20006

Thank you very much. Every contribution puts us one step closer toward a better world for musicians.