American Federation of Musicians International President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s attacks on members Bruce Springsteen, member of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) and Local 399 (Asbury Park, NJ), and Taylor Swift, member of Local 257 (Nashville, TN): “The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will […]
Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has served the American people with unrivaled expertise for decades. Her unlawful firing will gravely harm the entire copyright community. She understood what we all know to be true: human creativity and authorship are the foundation of copyright law — and for that, it appears, she lost her job. On […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]