AMERICAN FEDERATION-MUSICIANS

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Local 76-493 is a collective of musicians. We have been a membership organization since 1890, administered by elected officers and an elected board of directors.
Our goals are to:

communicate to each other about workplace needs, professional desires and collective power
educate each other about our rights, responsibilities and union power
facilitate obtaining those rights in our lives
organize for collective bargaining
raise the public’s awareness of the value of music and musicians
The Musicians’ Association of Seattle, AFM Local 76-493
Belongs to musicians of local to international status, part-time and full-time, playing the many diverse styles of music that inhabit Western and Central Washington and Alaska.
Provides a variety of services to its members, including contract and referral services, and facilitates the members, agreeing upon minimum pay scales.
Is run by musicians, for musicians. The membership’s desires are carried out by a Board of Directors together with a small staff for day-to-day operations, and an organizer.
Publishes a newsletter Musicland for members to address relevant issues and provide a forum for discussion.
Is part of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), which has nearly 130,000 members in approximately 325 locals throughout the USA and Canada. The AFM sets pay scale standards and negotiates agreements for recording and touring musicians, lobbies the government for improved legislation, publishes a monthly paper (International Musician) for members, and coordinates national efforts in the interests of musicians.
Rewards of Joining
Solidarity and power for negotiating fair wages and working conditions
Political voice in city, county, and state government
Job leads
Dental insurance at group rates
Instrument & liability insurance at group rates
Contract enforcement and media new use fees collection
Contract protection for your live, recorded and broadcast works
More benefits of joining listed on our Membership Page

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