The show goes on! Congratulations, @afm-union.bsky.social variety.com/2025/legit/n...

We are the union actors, dancers, singers, musicians, stage managers, and behind-the-scenes workers who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. We are proud members of @actorsequity.bsky.social, @afm-union.bsky.social, @weareagma.bsky.social, and @iatse.bsky.social.

AFM Offices will be closed Monday, October 13th for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Columbus Day, & Canadian Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holiday! 🍂🍁🦃

These unsustainable workplace conditions are breaking the bodies of Broadway workers and threatening our members’ access to health insurance. Tell The Broadway League that you support our members who make Broadway possible! @afm-union.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Newport Symphony goes union nwlaborpress.org/2025/09/newp... @afm-union.bsky.social

Labor Day is a reminder that we owe our rights and protections to the labor unions who fought for them. Happy holiday!

The House Appropriations Committee meets Tuesday to finalize the FY26 spending bill for Interior, Environment + Related Agencies. With Republicans in control, everything from clean air protections to national parks funding is at risk. They're also aiding Trump's assault on the arts and humanities.

Congress voted to harm professional musicians and working people across the United States. The AFM stands firmly in opposition to these draconian cuts. Our union will continue to work to ensure all musicians may live and work in dignity with affordable access to healthcare.

U.S. leadership in global creativity stems from established and strong #copyright law, which can and should remain strong as #AI tech grows. Sign onto our letters to elected officials to keep creators, their works, and their livelihoods protected! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...

Wishing the LGBTQIA+ community a joyful and safe Pride Month.🏳️‍🌈

The notion that federal funding for the arts, humanities, or public media is a financial burden for working Americans is plainly wrong. Contact your Representative today to ask that they join the group of House members supporting increased NEA & NEH funding in FY26. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

To everyone who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers, now is the time to be even louder. Call Congress and tell them to support the Protect America’s Workforce Act to reverse Trump’s union-busting executive order! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tomorrow, letter carriers across the country are rising up to say: Hands off the USPS! Find an event near you with @lettercarriers.bsky.social as they rally to protect good union jobs and the public Postal Service we all rely on. This is how we #FightLikeHell.

On March 23, we’re putting this fight on the MAP! Join letter carriers across the nation as we #fightlikehell for the universal service Americans rely on. 📢 We’re delivering our message, loud & clear: #HELLNO to dismantling USPS! Find your local rally ➡️ nalc.org/march23

AFM President Gagliardi celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph with NYS Governor Kathy Hochul. New York musicians are fortunate to have such a strong advocate in Albany, and we look forward to working with her to protect the interests and livelihoods of working musicians across our great state.

Show your support for the musicians—and the approximately 1000 students who had applied to attend EMF this summer but will now have to look elsewhere for summer instruction—by clicking this link and adding your name to the musicians’ open letter. www.emffacultyartists.com

News of the Trump Administration’s misguided trade war must remind us of our values and our mission. All musicians have the right to live and work in dignity.....

With the @keepcaliforniarolling Entertainment Union Coalition in Sacramento. Invest in our jobs and our communities! @afm-union.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social and Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli

AFM Statement on Unlawful NLRB Firing President Trump has violated the National Labor Relations Act and left the NLRB without the ability to function. In doing so, he has favored bad employers’ ability to exploit employees over the rights of working people.

Solidarity Across Borders, AFM Stands United The AFM is proud to be a union that includes members in both Canada and the United States. Our strength is the solidarity between our two countries. We stand in opposition to any actions, whether from the US government or elsewhere, intended to divide us.

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States & Canada, AFL-CIO seeks a Contract Administrator – Electronic Media Services Division to be based in New York City, NY. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=28051 #1u #UnionStrong @afm-union.bsky.social

Thank you, @VernBuchanan and @RepJudyChu, for reintroducing the Performing Arts Tax Parity Act (PAPTA) to restore the ability of performing artists to deduct their ordinary and necessary unreimbursed business expenses. buchanan.house.gov/2025/1/bucha...

On your way to NAMM? Visit the AFM Booth (#7806) with representatives from Local 7 (Orange County, CA) and Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA). Current AFM members can pick up a gold lapel pin.

Good jobs lead to sustainable careers in the arts. Check out DOL's guest post on NEA's blog spotlighting the PTC, where @afm-union.bsky.social, @actorsequity.bsky.social, @iatse.bsky.social, & SDC members have negotiated for pay & policies to promote sustainable careers www.arts.gov/stories/blog...

Our hearts go out to the residents of California who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires. We encourage our members to come together in support of one another by donating to the emergency fund at members.afm.org/member/page/... Your generosity can make a difference for those in need.

Is improving your workplace one of your #NewYears resolutions? Join us next week for a webinar on Jan. 8 at 9pm ET/6pm PT on taking the first step toward joining together in union actionnetwork.org/events/takin...

Happy Holidays from the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada

🚨Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store during the duration of our ULP strikes. 🧵 bsky.app/profile/sbwo...

We stand with @afm-union.bsky.social members and demand live music for The Nutcracker performances at the Nevada Ballet Theatre! #SupportLiveMusic #NevadaBalletTheatreOrchestra #LasVegasArts

Free Webinar, Dec 11, 3pm ET — Tenure Policies: New Developments — Learn about resources available to jumpstart conversations within any orchestra, developed and recommended by the AFM and the Black Orchestral Network. FREE registration code for AFM Members at: members.afm.org/member/page/...

The December issue of the International Musician is now available online. This month’s cover feature is Ajibola Rivers, member Local 77 (Philadelphia, PA) bit.ly/3Zz0pyB

Best wishes for a healthy, happy, and heartfelt Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃🍗 🍁

Tick tock, PBS. #WGAStrong

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