Chicago Lyric Opera Musicians Strike
Musicians are fighting management’s demands for pay cuts, shortened season & reduced orchestra size.
News
Gemma New: A View from the Podium
The Hamilton Local 293 member discuses her work as Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director, resident conductor for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and guest engagements around the globe.
Creative Community Confronts Media Consolidation
AFM joined with other members of music community in telling the FCC that AM/FM radio has an unfair advantage over newer ways to consume music because they do not pay musicians.
Court Supports Musicians in Fight With Paramount over Outsourcing
A Ninth Circuit appeals court panel sided with AFM in our suit against Paramount for recording the score to “Same Kind of Different As Me” in Slovakia.
Cleto & the Cletones Demanding Respect
The house band for Jimmy Kimmel Live! feels much like a family for the Los Angeles Local 47 members who have played together for many years.
Statement on the Passing of Susan Watanabe
This is a great loss for the labor and the arts community.
Statement on U.S.-Mexico Agreement on NAFTA
A modernized NAFTA must provide clear and strong copyright protections, and not reward those seeking to profit unjustly from creators.
Musicians Supporting Musicians
Newburgh Chamber Music donated $2,000 to help musicians impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
Congress Votes To Increase NEA Funding
Thanks to emails sent and calls made by union musicians and others members of the arts community, the U.S. Senate and House both voted to increase NEA funding by 1.42% for 2019.
Ruth B: Social Media to Stage
The young Local 390 member first garnered a following on social media, then transferred her talent to stage and studio.