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“Human Made, Human Paid” Campaign — Fight AI Exploitation and Protect Musicians’ Creative Right

Human Made, Human Paid is an advocacy campaign organized by the AFM to safeguard professional musicians and preserve human artistry against AI exploitation. Launched in response to major record labels withholding AI licensing revenues during SRLA bargaining, the AFM’s “Human Made, Human Paid” campaign rallies professional musicians and advocates to demand fair standards, transparency, and protection […]

Town Hall in Nashville Rallies Members Ahead of SRLA Bargaining

On October 29, the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) held a hybrid Town Hall meeting at the Nashville Musicians Association (Local 257) to update members on Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA) negotiations ahead of talks resuming November 3–5. AFM International President Tino Gagliardi opened the meeting and outlined the […]

AFM Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Jobs and Studios for Professional Musicians

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will always work to preserve and expand job opportunities for professional musicians. We have always been clear on our position on this issue—our union’s primary responsibility is to our members who rely on those studios to make a living. AFM is grateful to Attorney […]

AFM Joins Coalition to Support Domestic Film & Television Production

The American Federation of Musicians is proud to join the newly launched U.S. Film and Television Production Coalition. “The AFM will always support policies that put creative professionals to work. More production in the United States means more job opportunities for musicians. At the movies and in our homes, AFM members bring stories to life. […]

AFM Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra Musicians On Strike

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) issued a statement today in solidarity with the musicians of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, members of AFM Local 6, who went on strike Saturday, September 12: The AFM fully supports the musicians of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and pledges the resources […]

Update on F-1 Student Visa Rules

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new guidance that limits F-1 visa international students Curricular Practical Training (CPT) eligibility. As you may know, many of our employers make use of CPT to hire individuals in the United States on an F-1 visa. DHS has stated it will honor previously approved CPT agreements. […]

Statement on Trump Film & Television Tax Incentive

The American Federation of Musicians is encouraged to see the Trump Administration’s support of a federal film and television tax incentive. We will always support policies that put creative professionals to work. More production in the United States means more job opportunities for our musicians. At the movies and in our homes, AFM members bring […]

Cross-Border Unity

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will never endorse a trade agreement that threatens Canadian sovereignty. The AFM supports the Canadian government’s sensible decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States. Ensuring union members can safely and efficiently work across North America remains our top priority. We continue to […]

AFM Statement on the Passing of Dolly Parton

Today, the entire community of professional musicians mourns the loss of an irreplaceable icon and a generous heart: Dolly Parton. While the world knows her as a global superstar and philanthropist, we at the American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada and Local 257 (Nashville Musicians Association) knew her as a steadfast champion […]

Summary of the AFM v. Universal, Warner, and Atlantic “New Use” Litigation

Notice of Filing Update: A new legal filing was processed on July 24 in this matter to correct the proper corporate name of the Warner entity party to the lawsuit, changing the named defendant from Warner Music Group to Warner Records, the official signatory to the Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA). To be clear, the […]