The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) is proud to announce the ratification of the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract. This new agreement, unanimously recommended by the bargaining committee, represents a significant victory for musicians working in film and television. Made for new media […]
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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
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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
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
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
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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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A little rain couldn’t dampen the high spirits of close to 300 AFM members and supporters during a morning rally and press conference on January 22 in front of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) headquarters in Sherman Oaks, California, on the first day of negotiations for the Motion Picture/TV Film contract.
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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.
