Join AFM Local 47 at the LA Fed on Wednesday, October 30 for dinner and phone banking in support of Measure A. Friends & family welcome! Continue reading
Join AFM Local 47 at the LA Fed on Wednesday, October 30 for dinner and phone banking in support of Measure A. Friends & family welcome! Continue reading
No smart device? No problem! View our pdf archive here.
For special members-only Overture content — Executive Board minutes, CBAs, Local 47 Wage Scales, Bylaws, Suspended/Expelled member lists, and more — log in to your new E2 member account at ensemble.afm47.org and browse the “Overture” section on the Documents page. (New to E2? Visit our E2 FAQ here.)
As ballots hit mailboxes, ensure you support labor candidates and measures. It’s up to us to shape the future. Vote union strong on or before November 5! Continue reading
AFM Local 47 endorsements for the Presidential Election
Live television musicians make headway in fight for residuals
Roy Wiegand: Advocating One Step at at Time
and more!
Overture Online is optimized for reading via smartphone or tablet. For those without access to a smart device, recent issues may be viewed on a web browser from the Magloft bookshelf. The complete pdf archive may be found here.
Vote Union Strong
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8: Important Reminders & Los Angeles Labor Voter Guide
Gear Up for Grammys 2016
More than 21,000 entries submitted for 59th Awards consideration; nominations to be announced Dec. 6
AFM Musicians Support SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strikers
More than 100 join picket line in Playa Vista
ASMAC to Honor Emmy-Winning Composers
Alf Clausen and William Ross to recieve 2016 Golden Score Awards
and more!
The Overture Online app is available FREE @ Apple App Store & Google Play:
Overture Online is optimized for reading via smartphone or tablet. For those without access to a smart device, this issue may be viewed on a web browser (must have flash enabled). Local 47 members may download archived pdf versions from the members section at afm47.org. Continue reading
As a member of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, we support progressive initiatives and leaders that address the urgent concerns of our community. The candidates and ballot measures below are the best choices for working people. Vote by mail or find your polling location and vote at the ballot box.
Download the pdf of endorsements from the LA County Federation of Labor here.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 is the California primary. Let’s Get Out The Vote!
If you vote by mail, please remember to postmark and mail your ballot on or before June 7. It must be received by your county’s elections office no later than June 10, in order to be counted.
If you vote in person on Election Day, locate your polling place here. Bring your ID JUST IN CASE (especially if you registered online).
If you are registered as No Party Preference, because California is a semi-closed primary, you may still vote for presidential nominees by requesting a Crossover Ballot of one of the following parties:
DO NOT ACCEPT A PROVISIONAL BALLOT – YOU MUST REQUEST A CROSSOVER BALLOT.
If you experience any problems at your polling place, or encounter any interference when attempting to exercise your right to vote, call 1-800-345-VOTE (8683) right away. Continue reading