AFM Local 47

Happy from all of us at AFM Local 47.

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AFM - American Federation of Musicians ROPA Regional Orchestra Players' Association

Musicians rally to protect performances and compensation Musicians with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra have unanimously approved a vote of no confidence in the top leadership of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, escalating an ongoing labor dispute over

Special Webinar: Copyright Basics for Musicians
Thursday, July 9, 3 pm ET
Register at AFM.org/copyright-basics-for-musicians

Congratulations to AFM Local 47 member John Fogerty for receiving the 2026 esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala today. Read more about him and his award here: https://www.songhall.org/news/johnny-mercer-award-2026-announcement

Congratulations to Directors Guild of America on their tentative agreement!

DGA Achieves Tentative Agreement in Contract Negotiations The tentative agreement will be presented to the DGA National Board for approval.

Bill Peterson
Local 47
past President & Vice President
8/8/1931 - 6/6/2026

Join Local 47 at the LA Pride Parade Sunday, June 14. RSVP at https://forms.gle/dUVZoxptQEgxm2GU7 if you'd like to march with us!

More about the parade here: https://lapride.org/event/la-pride-parade-2026/

Happy Pride Month from all of us at AFM Local 47.

We are waiving initiation fees until June 30, 2026. Give your music career the protections and benefits it deserves with union membership. Find out more at afm47.org/join

"On behalf of AFM Local 47, president Marc Sazer called Bass 'a champion of issues of direct concern to musicians, whether we perform on film and TV scores, make music played on AM/FM radio or play in live music venues.'" Read the full story on the endorsements in The Hollywood Reporter at

Karen Bass Endorsed by Hollywood’s Crew Unions In L.A. Mayor’s Race A coalition of IATSE unions in California and the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 are joining the Hollywood Teamsters in boosting the incumbent candidate.