Join a community of musicians working together to preserve the culture of music and promote dignity, fairness, and democracy for musicians. Now through June 30, initiation fees are waived, saving you $115! We are an organization of 100,000 members throughout the United States and Canada working together to improve conditions for musicians. We provide employment READ MORE
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Bogdan Chruszcz, 84
We are saddened to report the passing of violinist Bogdan Chruszcz. Bogdan, a member of Local 655 since 1965, was founding concertmaster of the Florida Philharmonic, and after the Philharmonic filed for bankruptcy, he became the concertmaster of the Symphony of the Americas. He also performed chamber music with his wife for more than thirty READ MORE
New Employee Assistance Program for Members
In addition to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly the Actors Fund), members now have an employee assistance program through Union First. Union First is committed to protecting your job by providing behavioral health and advocacy services. Their program is an employee assistance service that provides job protection and behavioral health services to union members, public READ MORE
Brews and Bylaws
Chat with our President, Mondays at 6PM, through May 19 at Magic 13 Brewery in Miami!
South Florida Musicians Association Announces Membership Drive
Join a community of musicians working together to preserve the culture of music and promote dignity, fairness, and democracy for musicians. Now through June 30, initiation fees are waived, saving you $115! We are an organization of 100,000 members throughout the United States and Canada working together to improve conditions for musicians. We provide employment READ MORE
AFM Launches NotMe Reporting App
The American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada is proud to announce the launch of the NotMe app, a secure and confidential platform designed to empower our members to report workplace misconduct such as contract violations, corruption, harassment, discrimination, bullying, ethics and compliance issues, and safety concerns. Together with the newly implemented AFM READ MORE