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 […]
Dear Member, Our shared solidarity is needed now more than ever. Members across the United States and Canada are feeling the ramifications of the U.S. elections. Trump’s advisors are no longer running from it. They are not just admitting it. They are celebrating that Project 2025, with its direct attacks on our safety and our […]
The heartbreaking destruction we’re witnessing in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee after Hurricanes Helene and Milton is truly unprecedented. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that we unite to support our fellow musicians facing hardship. Your contribution to AFM Emergency Relief Fund can make a meaningful difference to AFM members and their families struggling in […]
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is calling on all union members and allies to join the “Rally for a Fair Contract” to support musicians working on live and taped TV shows. The rally will take place on Wednesday, September 4th, from noon to 1:00 PM at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, between 48th & 49th […]
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election. In announcing the union’s endorsement, AFM International President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement: “The Federation joins with all Americans who want to see a nation that is united, that promotes inclusion and […]
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK – The following is a joint statement from the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Directors Guild of America (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) in support […]