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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

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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Overture Online is optimized for reading via smartphone or tablet. For those without access to a smart device, issues may be viewed on a web browser here. Local 47 members may download archived pdf versions from the members section at afm47.org. 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.

H&W: The Facts About Sleep Apnea

Sleep is supposed to be a rejuvenating experience. But this isn’t so if you have sleep apnea, a condition that causes you to stop breathing over and over during sleep.

The majority of people with sleep apnea don’t even realize they have it. But if you suffer from this disorder, you may have been told that you snore loudly and gasp for air when sleeping. And you may be extremely sleepy during the day and have trouble concentrating. Continue reading

Notice of Special Election to Fill Vacancy on Executive Board

A special election to fill a vacancy on the Executive Board, currently held temporarily by P. Blake Cooper as appointed by the Board, will take place at the next General Membership Meeting on July 22, 2019. Please click here to review the full meeting agenda.

For information on Vacancies and Special Elections, please refer to Articles IX and X of the AFM Local 47 Bylaws, available in the members section of our website or upon request from the Secretary/Treasurer’s Office. Continue reading

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