Gets little benefit from membership.

Takes advantage of contract enforcement (including CBAs), discounts, pension fund, recording residuals and more.

Accepts any gig regardless of pay.

Works only for Scale, thus promoting higher wages in south Florida.

Misses out on additional payment for recordings of live engagements.

Calls the Local in advance to see if there‘s a contract on file for an engagement.

Does not have the strength of the Local working on their behalf.

Attends meetings to voice opinions and volunteers to serve on committees.

Misses out on notices of auditions, new benefits, Local accomplishments, and more.

Reads the newsletter to keep informed of official business and local items of interest.

Is "happy" with the status quo.

Grins and wishes more musicians took advantage of all the union has to offer!