AFM International President Gagliardi met with Representative Maxwell Frost. Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost is a talented musician and a strong advocate for our members. They discussed the protection of artists' rights in generative AI and the significance of federal arts funding.

TAKE ACTION: REEL JOBS NEED REAL ACTION NOW! 👊🎬 📝 Write a letter to key Elected Officials to Keep California Rolling, save film & television jobs and our staple industry! Send your letter @ bit.ly/KCR_ReelJobsNe… When our Industry thrives, California thrives.

Local 433 (Austin, TX) member Somebody Someone reveals what it’s like to be an indie musician in the Live Music Capital of the World. internationalmusician.org/somebody-someo…

Wishing the LGBTQIA+ community a joyful and safe Pride Month.🏳️‍🌈

JUST IN: A coalition of leading automakers and technology companies has delivered a letter to Congress asking them to pass the American Music Fairness Act. The call to action comes as the House Energy and Commerce Committee prepares to consider the AM Radio for Every Vehicle

The White House wants Congress to take back approved funds for public media. Good jobs and free local programming are on the chopping block. Let your Congressperson know you OPPOSE slashing public media funding! Call (202) 224-3121

Help Amplify New AI Grassroots Letters and Campaign: The creative community has begun a grassroots campaign that encourages creators and their family, friends, and fans to send letters to Members of Congress and President Trump in anticipation of the administration releasing its

Today, we celebrate freedom. June 19, 1865 marks the moment in US history that the last of the enslaved people were freed in America. In observance of #Juneteenth, the AFM’s New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC offices will be closed Thursday, June 19.

Tell your Senators and Representatives to Remove the State AI Regulation Ban from the Reconciliation Bill. Click here: actionnetwork.org/letters/remove…

This morning, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Senate overwhelmingly supported musicians' and creators' rights. With a vote tally of 99 to 1, an amendment was passed to eliminate the ban on AI regulations. Thanks to our collective efforts with a diverse group of stakeholders, what

America's unions cannot overstate the Senate budget reconciliation bill's overwhelming harm for working families. We condemn the Senate Republicans for doubling down on a bill that raises costs, wipes out jobs, and rips health care away from 17 million people. aflcio.org/press/releases…

Congress just voted to harm professional musicians and working people across the United States.  The AFM stands firmly in opposition to these draconian cuts.  Social safety net programs, including Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are essential

AFM President Tino Gagliardi met with Representative Laura Friedman in Washington, D.C. today. The Congresswoman’s district includes AFM Local 47 in Los Angeles, California, and the AFM West Coast Office. Representative Friedman is dedicated to protecting musicians’ jobs both in

MUSICIANS & A.I. 🎵 ✊ 🤖 The #MusiciansUnion welcomes *indie musicians* (+ all musicians) for a conversation about generative #AI. FREE! Both union and non-union members are invited. Details and registration at local802afm.org/july29 AFM United Musicians and Allied Workers Music Workers Alliance

We were excited to welcome Rep. Shontel Brown to the AFM Midwestern Conference in Cleveland. She's a strong advocate for musicians’ rights and federal arts funding, and we appreciate her dedication to supporting the vibrant cultural landscape of our nation. #artsfunding

Join us for a CONVERSATION ON GENERATIVE A.I. on July 29 at 3 pm ET hosted by AFM Local 802. Learn how the AFM is actively working with stakeholders and policymakers to safeguard the livelihoods of musicians. RSVP for Zoom link: local802afm.org/july29

On Sunday, July 27, dozens of members of AFM Local 47 and WGA West joined the 50501-hosted rally outside CBS headquarters at Television City to support Stephen Colbert following the cancellation of his show. Read the full story here: afm47.org/press/stephen-…

Thank you to Repesentatives @rephankjohnson (D-CA) and @repkamlagerdove (D-CA) for reintroducing the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act) this Congress. SoundExchange proudly supports this legislation, which would protect creative expression by preventing the use of

The #Local802 Broadway Negotiating Committee began bargaining today for our next contract. We were joined in solidarity by AFM President Tino Gagliardi, Actors' Equity Exec Director Al Vincent Jr., and Equity Bargaining Committee Co-Chairs Jacqueline Jarrod & Anne McPherson

We are pleased to join the Copyright Alliance at a time when it’s more critical than ever to protect the work and livelihoods of musicians. Working with the Copyright Alliance will enable us to achieve our goal of supporting professional musicians who comprise our membership.