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The Music Inside ‘Inside Out 2’

“Flight for Fighting” composed by Andrea Datzman / produced by Michael Giacchino
“Inside Out 2” ℗ 2024 Walt Disney Records/Pixar
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group

Going out to the movies is making a comeback, in a big way!

Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” — featuring a lively musical score by AFM Local 47 composer Andrea Datzman — continues to sizzle at the box office, where it earned a record $30 million on the Juneteenth holiday. To date the animated feature has amassed nearly $500 million in ticket sales worldwide. Continue reading →

Valley Economic Alliance Honors Controller Malia M. Cohen and Treasurer Fiona Ma

The Valley Economic Alliance hosted a celebratory gathering on the evening of June 10 honoring California State Controller Malia M. Cohen (pictured above, far left) and State Treasurer Fiona Ma (above right, in center) in recognition of their impact on the State of California and the San Fernando Valley region.

AFM Local 47 President Stephanie O’Keefe and Communications Director Linda Rapka (both pictured with Ma, above) were among the attendees along with esteemed guests from the Los Angeles Police Department Operations Valley Bureau, the Los Angeles Fire Department Operations Valley Bureau, and the United States Army Color Guard.

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#WhyUnion? Norman Ludwin

“Being part of a union is a special privilege and lets you feel part of something greater than yourself.”

– Norman Ludwin, Bassist
Member since 1975

Read more member testimonials, and share your own answer, at WhyUnion.org.

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IATSE Secures TAs on Area Standards Agreement and Basic Agreement

The Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) secured major wins at the close of June with announcements of tentative agreements (TAs) on all issues for the Area Standards Agreement and the Basic Agreement. Continue reading →

UNITE HERE! LOCAL 11 Community Briefing & Celebration

UNITE HERE! Local 11 — which represents over 32,000 workers employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona — is inviting all to celebrate what has been achieved so far in their historic 2023-2024 Hotel Contract Fight, and to learn what’s next in this powerful fight for worker justice. Continue reading →

In Memoriam: July 2024

A. Roy D’Antonio
Life Member. Clarinet
7/9/1931 – 5/27/2024
Member since: 6/11/1951

Joel B. Lish
Life Member. Viola
3/11/1935 – 3/5/2024
Member since: 7/7/1952

John Perett
Life Member. Drum Set
1/11/1944 – 5/7/2024
Member since: 6/13/1962 Continue reading →

Final Note: Aurelio (Roy) D’Antonio

Life Member. Clarinet
7/9/1931 – 5/27/2024

by Chris French

Aurelio (Roy) D’Antonio was at home with his beloved wife, Margaret, when he passed from this earth on May 27 at age 92. He will be remembered as a virtuoso clarinetist, father and grandfather, teacher, friend, bicyclist, and tireless advocate for the underdog as he served in various capacities at Local 47. Continue reading →