AFM’s President on Fort Worth Symphony Strike
This strike is about fairness. We call on the management and board of directors to immediately work with the musicians to achieve an acceptable agreement.
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Brent Mason: Behind the Scenes with One of Nashville’s Most In-Demand Players
One of the most in-demand Nashville session guitarists of the past 30 years, Nashville Local 257 member Brent Mason discusses starting out in Nashville, his career, and the importance of unions.
A Change Is Gonna Come
Deacon John Moore performing a “A Change is Gonna Come” at AFM’s 100th Convention.
Delfeayo Marsalis: Solidarity In The Big Easy
Trombonist and composer Delfeayo Marsalis, a member of New Orleans Local 174-496, talks about the importance of unions, his current work leading the Uptown Jazz Orchestra and growing up in New Orleans.
Ray Hair Re-Elected International President at AFM’s 100th Convention
Delegates to the 100th AFM Convention in Las Vegas have re-elected Ray Hair as International President.
Live TV Negotiations
Live television contract negotiations to start in New York next week.
Our Newest Members
Musicians at the Olney Theatre in Maryland recently signed their first union contract with the 78-year-old theater.
Victory In Lancaster
A federal appeals court unanimously upheld the right of Lancaster Symphony musicians to organize a union—ending a nine-year legal fight.
AFM Responds To Death of Prince
We are devastated about the loss of Prince, a member of our union for over 35 years. Prince was not only a talented and innovative musician, but also a true champion of musicians’ rights. Musicians—and fans throughout the world will miss him. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans grieving right now.