Category: Newsletter

The Biden administration has issued new rules aimed to prevent misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The new rule considers six criteria in evaluating employee status. In addition to control over workers and “entrepreneurial opportunity,” the new rule also evaluates whether special skills are required, the permanence of the relationship, and the investment made by READ MORE

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has reached an agreement with the Broadway League to have associate directors and choreographers covered under their collective bargaining agreement. The associates were one of the few groups on Broadway not covered by a union contract, and the League granted them voluntary recognition. They will now received health and READ MORE

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

At our November membership meeting Elena Alamilla and Lucian Williams were nominated to fill the vacancy for Director of the 2024-26 term of office. As a result of the mail-ballot election that was conducted on December 15, 2023, Lucian Williams was elected to fill the position, and will take office on the first business day READ MORE

2024 Annual Dues Now Payable: Please send your checks before the end of January to avoid late fees or suspension of membership. You may also make semiannual payments by paying half in January and half in July. Please contact the office if you have questions or need more time to pay, and please send checks READ MORE

The Federation is integrally involved with three societies that collect and distribute royalties to musicians. Only one of these societies–the AFM and AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund–is dedicated to serving the needs of session musicians. It is the organization with the longest name, the leanest staff, and the toughest mission, and it is probably READ MORE