Dear Member, Our shared solidarity is needed now more than ever. Members across the United States and Canada are feeling the ramifications of the U.S. elections. Trump’s advisors are no longer running from it. They are not just admitting it. They are celebrating that Project 2025, with its direct attacks on our safety and our […]
The heartbreaking destruction we’re witnessing in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee after Hurricanes Helene and Milton is truly unprecedented. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that we unite to support our fellow musicians facing hardship. Your contribution to AFM Emergency Relief Fund can make a meaningful difference to AFM members and their families struggling in […]
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is calling on all union members and allies to join the “Rally for a Fair Contract” to support musicians working on live and taped TV shows. The rally will take place on Wednesday, September 4th, from noon to 1:00 PM at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, between 48th & 49th […]
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election. In announcing the union’s endorsement, AFM International President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement: “The Federation joins with all Americans who want to see a nation that is united, that promotes inclusion and […]
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK – The following is a joint statement from the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Directors Guild of America (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Writers Guild of America East (WGAE), and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) in support […]
Thank you, President Biden, for dedicating your life’s work to public service. Not since the administration of Franklin Roosevelt has any US president shown such strong support for working American families. President Biden’s decision was patriotic, selfless and will be remembered fondly by history. Make no mistake, President Biden has been an exceptionally strong president […]
I am happy to announce a significant victory for all of us: the successful preservation of the American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF). The AFM’s application for Special Financial Assistance through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been officially approved. The funding ensures that our musicians can continue to rely on […]
The International Executive Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Allistair Elliott to the position of AFM Vice President from Canada to complete the unexpired term of his predecessor, Alan Willaert, who passed away unexpectedly in April. For activities within Canada and its Territories, the Vice President from Canada is known as the Vice […]
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend Alan Willaert, American Federation of Musicians Vice President from Canada and Director of Canadian Affairs, on April 18, 2024. Alan was a passionate and tenacious advocate for Canadian musicians—whether at contract negotiations or speaking about the impact […]
American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada International President Emeritus Victor W. Fuentealba passed away on April 17 at age 101. Fuentealba was elected to the AFM international executive board in 1967, became international vice president in 1970, and international president in 1978, for almost 10 years. A proud AFM member for more […]