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A thousand workers at a car battery plant in Kentucky have signed cards requesting to be represented by the United Auto Workers. The battery park is a joint venture between Ford and South Korea’s SK On, and workers have complained about exposure to chemicals, exposed wiring, and other hazards while they have been working at READ MORE

Jeff and Joanna Kaye have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters. The award will be presented in April 2025. Joanna is executive director of Festival of the Arts Boca and has worked as a radio host. Jeff, a Local 655 member, is a renowned READ MORE

Membership Meeting Scheduled Election to fill vacant Director position for the remainder of the term (through December 2026) All active members in good standing continuously for one year prior to nomination are eligible to run for office. In accordance with the Local 655 Bylaws, nominations will be taken from the floor, followed by a ballot READ MORE

Insurance Plans Available Again The AFM has new group insurance plans available to members. Under a new agreement with HUB/Insureon, members will have access to instrument insurance, liability insurance, and other policies similar to what used to be available under the canceled agreement with Mercer/AMBA. For information, please see https://www.afm.org/insurance-products/ Director Reskin Stepping Down Director READ MORE

Maintaining the Symphonic Legacyby Nathan Kahn, Negotiator, AFM Symphonic Services A few years ago, musicians crossed an AFM picket line to replace striking Atlanta Ballet musicians. When this happens, there is the expected outcry of “how could these people do this; don’t they know any better?” We then begin to ask ourselves what more can READ MORE