Self Defense Seminar AFM 655 Director Andrew Proctor is sponsoring self defense seminars for musicians. He will be conducting one for Miami City Ballet musicians and has offered to conduct classes for all musicians, friends, and family in South Florida. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones! Seminar topics will include: Andrew is READ MORE
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That Union Thing
A U.S. District Judge has reinstated NLRB Board member Gwynne Wilcox. Wilcox was removed by President Trump despite the fact that Board members can only be removed for neglect of duty or malfeasance, and only after proper notice and a hearing. Wilcox was elected for a second five-year term in 2023 and was the first READ MORE
Local and Industry News
Hamilton has cancelled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center due to President Trump’s takeover of the Center. In the notice of cancellation, the producer stated that institutions such as the Kennedy Center are sacred and should be protected from politics. A proposed Florida bill would create a loophole allowing employers to avoid paying minimum wage. READ MORE
Membership Roster Changes
New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for March 2025: New Members: Reinstated Members: none Resigned Members: none Deceased Members: none
Official Business
Annual statements of dues paid last year (for tax purposes) were mailed in February. If you have requested a statement in the past, you will automatically receive a copy this year. If you have not received a statement in the past but would like one, please contact the office. If you have not yet paid READ MORE
Last Month at the Local
Musicians of Broadway Across America voted in favor of ratifying a new five-year agreement. Wages will rise 18 percent in the first year and six percent in the second year. In the third year wages will rise one percent and doubling will increase by five percent for the first and second doubles, to 20 and READ MORE
