Jacksonville University has shuttered its Department of Music. While information has not been forthcoming from the institution, rumors are circulating that “industry professionals” will be hired to teach the current students to the completion of their degrees, while eliminating tenured professors of the program. Out of solidarity, we request that AFM members decline any new offer of work from Jacksonville University. Local 655 stands by Local 444 and the musicians who were unfairly terminated from Jacksonville University.
Wage Scale Increase
This is a reminder that minimum wage scales increase on June 1. Please visit https://www.afm655.org/members/wagescale.php to see the new rates, and make sure you get paid what you are worth!