February 2024

Los Angeles, CA: The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture contracts. The agreement, unanimously recommended by the bargaining committee, represents a significant victory for …

AFM Secures Tentative Agreement with AMPTP, Delivering Historic Wins for Musicians Read More »

As the American Federation of Musicians and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed contract negotiations Wednesday, the AFM has released statistics that shed light on the changing nature of employment for industry musicians who play on many of the films and TV shows now being made. When a film or TV show …

AFM, AMPTP Resume Contract Talks Amid Fight Over Streaming Residual Fees: ‘Their Value Cannot Be Denied’ Read More »

The American Federation of Musicians is grappling with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers over pay, streaming residuals, AI and more. Billboard.com (Feb 5, 2024) — After negotiating a new contract with film and TV producers for the last 10 days, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the 70,000-member union that represents musicians in orchestras and …

Musicians Union ‘Has Not Resolved Our Core Issues’ With Studios, Sets Date to Resume Negotiations Read More »

Tino Gagliardi, American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada international president and chief negotiator, issued the following statement on the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP): “The first ten days of negotiations with the AMPTP concluded …

Statement from AFM President Gagliardi on Contract Negotiations with AMPTP Read More »