From the December issue of the International Musician:

During 2024, we saw both remarkable achievements and pressing challenges for our union. We celebrated the resilience and creativity of AFM members when they work together in both groundbreaking performances and impactful advocacy.

One quickly developing and significant threat we face is the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). While there are potential benefits, the technology poses risks to our livelihood and the very essence of human creativity. There is an urgent need to safeguard creative professionals and the very integrity of music.

The federal election and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaigns were a major focus this year. Our goal is to preserve the progress that was made under President Joe Biden and his support for unions and working Americans. As we move forward under the new administration, we may face a much less labor-friendly National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Our focus will remain on advocating for the right to organize and supporting labor unions in all areas of legislation and the workforce. Together we can continue to push for legislative priorities important to artists and other working Americans.

View full 2024 Year-in-Review highlights at: https://internationalmusician.org/2024-year-in-review/