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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Department of Commerce has published a request for comment regarding imposing tariffs on “brass-wind instruments and their parts and accessories” along with other steel, aluminum, and copper products. This proposal is the direct result of Conn Selmer closing its Eastlake, Ohio, instrument manufacturing facility. On June 30, Conn-Selmer closed the plant that had served […]
North Carolina Congresswoman Deborah Ross, in partnership with ten of the music industry’s most influential rights advocacy groups (including A2IM, ARA, and SONA), will host Our Seat at the Table, a conversation with artists, songwriters and independent record label representatives about how to ensure that all members of the creative community have the ability to […]