{"id":7297,"date":"2020-03-13T14:44:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T21:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.afm47.org\/press\/?p=7297"},"modified":"2020-04-16T12:55:29","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T19:55:29","slug":"covid19-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/covid19-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Relief for musicians affected by coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

The AFM Local 47 Executive Board has established an Emergency Relief Fund for members who have lost revenue due to work stoppages resulting from the coronavirus COVID-19 emergency.<\/p>\n

The Local 47 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund<\/strong> will be able to extend a limited amount of grants for members who work for employers covered by a Live Performance or Electronic Media Local 47 contract or CBA. Members in need may submit an application for up to two service sets lost, in the amount of $75 per service set, for a maximum total of $150. (The two service sets may be from the same employer or from different employers.)<\/p>\n

A “service set” is a set of performances\/rehearsals for one full run of a concert or show. For example, if a musician gets contracted to play for “The Sound of Music” on at the Pantages and is scheduled for 2 rehearsals and 3 separate performances, that counts as one “service set.”<\/em><\/p>\n

While it is the Local\u2019s wish to help all of our members who are in immediate need as a result of job cancellations from signatory employers, we must emphasize that the funds set aside for this purpose are limited. We therefore urge only musicians who are suffering hardship at this time to apply. If a grant will help you, please contact us.<\/p>\n

Apply for a Local 47 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Grant<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Music Fund of Los Angeles<\/strong> has also set up an Emergency Relief Fund in the amount of $75 per service set for a maximum of two grants totaling $150. This fund will be able to extend a limited amount of grants for members who work for employers covered by a Live Performance Local 47 contract or CBA. <\/p>\n

Apply for a Music Fund of LA Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund Grant<\/a><\/p>\n

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CA Employment Development Department (EDD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have experienced canceled work services or reduced hours \u2014whether or not you are a W2 employee \u2014 or you need to stay at home with your children due to school closures relating to COVID-19, you may file a claim with the California EDD. Click here<\/a> for full information to review your circumstances and how to apply for benefits.<\/p>\n