We honor the memory of the following members whose deaths were reported between May 16-June 14, 2019: Continue reading
In Memoriam: July 2019
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H&W: Employee Reporting Procedure
Professional Musicians and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund:
In order to ensure that all Employer contributions are properly and timely received and recorded by the Fund, each Participant is responsible for notifying the Fund of engagements they have performed (including date and location) and for which Employer contributions are due to the Fund. Employer contributions that are not received at the close of the Qualifying Period are not “timely,” and will generally not be applied to that Qualifying Period (they are applied prospectively to the next Qualifying Period). Continue reading
Baltimore Symphony Locked Out: CALL TO ACTION
As of June 17, 2019, the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony have been locked out. At the AFM 101st Convention earlier this month, the body unanimously passed an Emergency Resolution condemning the Baltimore Symphony’s lockout of its orchestra. Locals from far and wide stepped up to support the musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and their local as they face a lock-out and the threat of drastic cuts. Continue reading
Over 100 Musicians Deliver Petition to AMPTP Headquarters Demanding Streaming Residuals for Film/TV
AFM members step up efforts to secure a fair contract
SHERMAN OAKS, CA (June 27, 2019) — Today more than 100 professional musicians who work in film and television held a press conference and delivered stacks of petition signatures to the entertainment industry’s major producers demanding a fair contract, including residuals, for new media.
Musicians marched to the front doors of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to hand-deliver hundreds of petitions signed by musicians who work in the industry, where studio representatives denied them entrance. “They are in this building and they are willing to deny us behind closed doors, but they will not do it in the open,” said musician and organizing committee member Jason Poss. “They will receive these petitions, even though they don’t want to receive them today. This is a victory. We have shown what is going on and they cannot hide from us any longer. This is just the beginning.” Continue reading
Musicians Re-Elect Ray Hair as AFM President
Stronger Together!
Delegates to the 101st AFM Convention have re-elected Ray Hair as International President.
We are also proud to announce that our own AFM Local 47 President John Acosta was re-elected as a member of the International Executive Board. Continue reading
Weingarten: Your Right to Union Representation
Under Federal and State law, you have the right to Union representation when you are called in for disciplinary review. To get Union representation, however, you must have a reasonable belief that you will be disciplined as a result of the interview, and you MUST REQUEST that your Union representative be present. Continue reading
Melissa Etheridge to Headline Pride Festival 2019
Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. An AFM Local 47 member since 1984, the iconic singer-songwriter will headline and close out the 2019 Pride Festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park, San Diego on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Continue reading
June 2019 Overture Online: Celebrating Pride Month
Inside This Issue:
Celebrating Pride Month
Musicians send letters of love to the LGBTQ+ community
Melissa Etheridge to Headline Pride Festival
Iconic singer/songwriter will perform at the celebrations in San Diego
Organizing Update
Musicians kick up efforts to win fair contracts in streaming era
Member Spotlight
Tom Morello: Cultural Warrior to be honored at Labor 411 Blue Tie Gala
and more!
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In Memoriam: June 2019
We honor the memory of the following members whose deaths were reported between April 16-May 15, 2019: Continue reading
#ListenLA Pride Playlist
June is Pride Month, and our AFM Local 47 musical community is proud to encompass a richly diverse and talented group of LGBTQ+ members and allies.
Our #AFM47 Pride Playlist highlights a mix of prominent artists who belong to the LGBTQ+ community, along with those who are outspoken allies. These songs feature empowered lyrics and danceable rhythms that inspire pride and equality for all! And of course, all of these anthems were recorded union.