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 […]
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) wrapped up its 103rd International Convention today. Under the theme “Two Countries, One Union,” the 103rd Convention took place in Ottawa, Canada, from June 20–23. Delegates from across the US and Canada gathered to strengthen cross-border solidarity, vote on the union’s future, and […]
Thank you, Congresswoman Ross, for this commonsense approach to fixing a fundamentally broken system. The Protect Working Musicians Act is an essential part of any meaningful attempt to regulate streaming and machine learning. Multinational corporations must not be allowed to use antitrust law to seek refuge from the collective voice of independent artists. When working musicians […]
The AFM issued the following statement regarding Kennedy Center management’s decision to terminate IATSE members: “AFM and IATSE always stand together. We must never tolerate violations of our contracts. The members of Locals 868 and B-868 are an essential part of the Kennedy Center. These workers bring communities together. The AFM joins IATSE in calling […]
The International Executive Board of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) has recognized the Freelance Musicians Association (FMA) as an official AFM player conference which entitles it to representation at the 103rd AFM Convention in June. “I am excited to announce the board’s unanimous decision to grant player conference […]