Month: August 2024

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Last month the wage scale committee met to review our minimum wage scales. Our scales are what we believe are a fair minimum rate for the work we provide. Some of the research involved in determining those rates include cost of living increases, minimum rates for other cities in the south, and what is going READ MORE

The History of the AFM In the mid-1800s musicians in the United States began exploring ways to improve their professional lives. They formed Mutual Aid Societies to provide members with loans, financial assistance during illness or extended unemployment and death benefits. In 1896, delegates from these organizations gathered at the invitation of American Federation of READ MORE

Amazon drivers in Illinois went on strike to protest violations of labor laws. The drivers, who have organized with the Teamsters, presented cards from a majority of employees demanding union recognition. Shortly thereafter, Amazon terminated its contract with Four Star Express, which is the third party contractor that the drivers directly work for. Amazon has READ MORE

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally spoken up about his veto of $32 million in arts and culture grants from next year’s budget. DeSantis blamed the veto on one grant to the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival, which he believed was overly sexual and unworthy of state funds. In response, the Festival, which was only READ MORE

New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for July 2024: New Members: Reinstated Members: none Resigned Members: none Deceased Members: none