Archives: January 2016
01/01/16 Official Business
2016 Annual Dues Now Payable:
- Regular Members: $176
- Youth Members (under age 21): $108
- Life Members: $110
- Inactive Life members: $80
AFM Local 655
404 SE 15 St
Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
01/01/16 Last Month at the Local
Last month we assisted a member with making contributions to the AFM-EP pension fund. Did you know that you can make contributions to the fund on your own behalf using the LS-1 AFM contract? The AFM-EPF secures your retirement with fixed payments for life. If you'd like more information about our Pension fund, or the LS-1 contract form, please let us know.01/01/16 Membership Benefits
The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) was established in 1948 as a nonprofit independent public service organization whose mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child's life experience.01/01/16 That Union Thing
New York City Councilman Brad Lander has introduced the Freelance Isn't Free Act. If adopted by the City Council, the bill would require employers to sign a written contract with a set payment deadline for any freelance work valued at more than $200. The bill would allow the Department of Consumer Affairs to assess double damages for violations, as well as jail late-paying employers for up to three months. The Freelancers Union claims that freelancers in New York City lose an average of $6,000 per year in unpaid services.01/01/16 Local and Industry News
The Every Student Succeeds Act has been signed into law. The Act, which replaces No Child Left Behind, includes the arts in the definition of a "well-rounded education" and integrates the arts into STEM programs. States must now invest in arts education learning standards and resourcing of arts education.01/01/16 Membership Roster Changes
New, Reinstated, Resigned, and Suspended members for December 2015: