A band that shall remain nameless performed under the protection of AFM Phono-Record Labor Agreements. As a result, they were paid full scales, received Pension Fund credits, and participated in the revenue-sharing program so-well-known as the “Phono Special Payment Fund” (in 2023, over $11 million was distributed from this fund). They even received “New Use” READ MORE
That Union Thing
Musicians sidelining and recording for the Apple TV+ show Severance are now working under an AFM contract through the New York Local 802. The new agreement will secure fair wages and protections for the musicians. Disneyland character cast members will now be represented by Actors Equity. The actors overwhelmingly voted in favor of union representation READ MORE
Local and Industry News
A movie studio is being built on the 60-acre site of the former Wingate Road municipal incinerator dump in Fort Lauderdale. Infinite Reality will be the primary tenant, and the site will include movie, television, and streaming production studios, multiple soundstages, offices, film sets, and a film school. Construction is expected to cost over $163 READ MORE
Membership Roster Changes
New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for May 2024: New Members: none Reinstated Members: Resigned Members: Deceased Members: none
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Congratulations to the members that came to our April virtual membership meeting! We had a quorum of members in attendance, and we spoke about the Miami City Ballet dancers fighting to be represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), as well as the recent visit by our officers to speak to New World READ MORE
LAST MONTH AT THE LOCAL
Collective action is not a muscle that has often been stretched here in South Florida, and the general attitude around here is to try to keep your head down, accept whatever kind of treatment you receive from employers, don’t make waves, and hopefully you’ll be able to keep your job (one of however many you READ MORE