Live TV Negotiations
Live television contract negotiations to start in New York next week.
News
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.
Unfair No More
Wayne Newton and Jason Michael Paul Productions recently signed contracts and are no longer on AFM’s International Unfair List.
Transparent Musicians Win
Musicians working on Amazon’s series “Transparent” are now covered by a union contract.
Improved Royalties
Musicians now have a new tool to ensure royalty payments are more accurate and paid more quickly.
Support Fort Worth Musicians
Please sign the open letter calling on Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra management to negotiate a fair contract now—a contract promoting growth, not cuts.
Public TV Update
After months of negotiating, a tentative three-year agreement was reached with public television producers for a new National Public Television (NPTV) contract.
AFM Responds To Royalty Board Rate Decision
AFM’s Hair: Royalty Board Rate Decision is a huge step backwards for musicians—who are already working harder than ever to be fairly paid and earn a living.