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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]