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.
News
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.
Labor Against NEA, NEH & CPB Cuts
12 arts and entertainment unions sent a letter urging to Congress to oppose President Trump’s proposed elimination of the NEA, NIH and privatization of CPB.
Paul Merkelo
The trumpet virtuoso, soloist and principal for Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) discusses his technique and union membership
Make It Fair
Under current laws, musicians are not fairly compensated for their work. Legislation introduced would help “make it fair” by ensuring musicians are paid for their work, particularly when others profit from it.
President’s Budget Eliminates the NEA
The 2018 budget released today completely eliminates the NEA along with 61 other government programs/agencies.
Jazz Prodigy Grace Kelly Comes of Age
At 24, NYC Local 802 member Grace Kelly is moving past the label “prodigy” and defining her voice as a jazz musician.
Save the NEA
Let your representative know that the NEA is important to your community—both culturally and economically. Tell Congress to safeguard the NEA.