Musicians Oppose the Local Radio Freedom Act
There’s nothing “local” about this resolution which actually secures a decades-old, unnecessary government subsidy for a multi-billion-dollar industry that refuses to pay musicians for their hard work
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AFM President on President’s Budget
“Working musicians in all 50 states rely on NEA support for orchestras, festivals and theaters—and any proposal to eliminate the NEA is completely unacceptable. We are calling on Congress to protect and preserve funding for the arts.”
AFM Urges Congress To Support PRO Act
AFM International President Ray Hair sent a letter urging members of Congress to support the PRO Act—the most significant effort to expand the rights of working people to organize since the Great Depression.
Timpanist Jauvon Gilliam Drives the Rhythm
The Washington D.C. Local 161-710 member discusses his dream job as the National Symphony Orchestra’s principal timpanist and how being part of a strong union is vital to his career.
New TV & Film Contract Ratified
Musicians voted to approve a new contract that includes many significant improvements, including for the first time—screen credits for musicians.
Original Score Nominees
Union Musicians performed on the five film scores nominated for the 92nd Academy Awards.
Laura Vinson
The Edmonton Local 390 member has spent the past 45 years weaving her culture and heritage into her music, helping Native people reclaim the narrative of their lives.
Tentative Deal Reached With Film & TV Studios
After more than two years of tough negotiations with the major studios, musicians reached a tentative agreement with many substantive improvements—yet the fight for streaming residuals continues.
Legislation Introduced To Pay Musicians For Radio Play
The Ask Musicians for Music (AM-FM) Act would give musicians a say before their work is played on the radio.
In Lead Up to Disney Plus Launch, Musicians Rally For Fair Pay
Musicians rallied with a brass band outside Disney, calling on the studio to put its “decency-over-dollars” philosophy into practice and pay musicians fairly.