AFM Urges Congress To Support PRO Act
AFM International President Ray Hair sent a letter urging members of Congress to support the PRO Act—the most significant effort to expand the rights of working people to organize since the Great Depression.
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Timpanist Jauvon Gilliam Drives the Rhythm
The Washington D.C. Local 161-710 member discusses his dream job as the National Symphony Orchestra’s principal timpanist and how being part of a strong union is vital to his career.
New TV & Film Contract Ratified
Musicians voted to approve a new contract that includes many significant improvements, including for the first time—screen credits for musicians.
Original Score Nominees
Union Musicians performed on the five film scores nominated for the 92nd Academy Awards.
Laura Vinson
The Edmonton Local 390 member has spent the past 45 years weaving her culture and heritage into her music, helping Native people reclaim the narrative of their lives.
Tentative Deal Reached With Film & TV Studios
After more than two years of tough negotiations with the major studios, musicians reached a tentative agreement with many substantive improvements—yet the fight for streaming residuals continues.
Legislation Introduced To Pay Musicians For Radio Play
The Ask Musicians for Music (AM-FM) Act would give musicians a say before their work is played on the radio.
In Lead Up to Disney Plus Launch, Musicians Rally For Fair Pay
Musicians rallied with a brass band outside Disney, calling on the studio to put its “decency-over-dollars” philosophy into practice and pay musicians fairly.
Kenny Seymour & Music’s Universality
The NYC Local 802 musician discusses his work as a music director, conductor, arranger, and keyboardist on Broadway and how he values his union membership.
Musicians Protest Outside National Broadcasters’ Streaming Summit
Film & TV Musicians protested & performed live music outside the NABShow New York Streaming Summit.