Local 47, RMA, and AFM Rank-and-File Representative to the Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SLRA) Negotiations, Caleb Vaughn, has provided the following update.

“As musicians working under this labor agreement, we must prioritize modernized payment and record-keeping systems that ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely compensation.  

We also need meaningful educational resources that equip musicians and producers to better understand the sound recording business and its evolving landscape. Clear contractual language must prohibit the unethical use of artificial intelligence and safeguard human artistry.  

Finally, our work should translate into reasonable, accessible, and truly usable healthcare contributions that support the long-term wellbeing of the musicians who power this industry.”