The American Federation of Musicians says it’s fighting for residuals for streaming content and protections against artificial intelligence, among other issues.
January 22, 2024 — Hollywood’s labor problems might not be quite over.
Following extended strikes from the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) last year, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), which represents musicians throughout the entertainment industry, is about to begin negotiating a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Talks are set to begin Monday and while it’s still the absolute beginning of a long process, the union has certainly learned from its predecessors. As talks get underway, the union plans a rally, with members marching in front of the AMPTP headquarters.
“It’s our turn to negotiate a fair and sustainable contract for our members—just like our fellow unions WGA and SAG-AFTRA did.,” the union said in a statement.
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