The Value of A Recording One of our main goals as a union is to improve the working conditions, economic compensation, and benefits for musicians, regardless of whether the work is a live engagement or a recording. The union defines minimally acceptable wages, benefits, and working conditions for all kinds of work. These guidelines are READ MORE

Nurses at UnityPoint in Des Moines (IA) will be represented by the Teamsters. They won an NLRB-conducted election after approaching the Teamsters over concerns about long patient wait times, under-staffing, an over capacity at the hospital. Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have their first union contract, represented by the United Auto Workers. After authorizing a strike, READ MORE

The Kennedy Center has fired senior director of operations Sarah Kramer. She had been working at the Center for nearly a decade. This follows the resignation of the senior vice president of artistic programming, Kevin Couch. Couch had only been on the job for two weeks, and had replaced Jeffrey Finn, who had stepped down READ MORE

New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for February 2026: New Members: Reinstated Members: none Resigned Members: Deceased Members: none

Annual statements of dues paid last year (for tax purposes) will be 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. New Member Orientation Meeting Schedule READ MORE