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Sessions to Solo Acts: Carl Verheyen
An union musician since 1975, the “guitar player’s guitar player” talks about union gigs providing steady work, residuals and a pension.
New Public Radio Contract
A new three-year contract with increased wages, protected pension and healthcare contributions, and groundbreaking new media residuals was reached with American Public Media.
Sarah Jarosz Performing With Her Heroes
The Nashville Local 257 member on making music with her heroes.
Musicians Support CLASSICS Act
Legislation introduced today would close a loophole in copyright law and help ensure pre-1972 musicians are paid for their recordings.
Joseph Conyers: Music Empowers
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s assistant principal bassist co-founded a nonprofit that engages, educates and inspires young musicians.
Strength in Unity
AFM President Ray Hair called on musicians to work together at the 4th International Orchestra Conference. We can negotiate fairness with employers by working in unity—just as strength and harmony arise from unity when we perform.
William Bell’s Return to the River
The Atlanta Local 148-462 member discusses his 50 plus-year career from starting out in Memphis to winning his first Grammy in February.
Unions & Employers Urge Continued Arts Funding
Unions and employers joined together to urge Congress to fund the NEA, NEH, and CPB in the next federal budget.
The Accidentals: Learning From Challenges
Since forming as teenagers, the Michigan AFM members have had a crash course in the music business.