January 23, 2024 — Following the first day of contract negotiations for the members of the American Federation of Musicians who work under the collective bargaining agreement with the AMPTP, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild of America West, Writers Guild of America East and the Teamsters issued the following statements of support for the musicians. Matthew […]
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
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January 22, 2024 — The union representing Hollywood musicians begins bargaining on Monday with demands for streaming residuals and protections from artificial intelligence. The American Federation of Musicians kicked off the talks with a rain-soaked rally at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, home of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the
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January 22, 2024 — On a rainy Monday morning, workers from multiple guilds turned up at the offices of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in a show of unity: “We’re all together in this industry.” The leader of the American Federation of Musicians proclaimed that Hollywood labor is “in a new era” as dozens of
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January 20, 2024 — After a year in which both actors and writers hit the picket lines, another Hollywood strike may be on the horizon. The American Federation of Musicians (AFM), a union representing musicians across the entertainment industry, will begin negotiations Monday on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Fair Share for Musicians (FS4M) is the organizing campaign of musicians who work on AFM’s Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements.
