Unionism Under Assault (Among Other Things)
Last November I wrote an election column in support of the AFM’s political endorsements. I limited my remarks to how
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President’s Message
Let’s Make Our Gigs Union – Membership Drive, Spread the Word
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I would like to begin this years
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A Holiday Message of Unity as We Prepare for 2025
It is with warm wishes that I address you this holiday season, and I hope everyone enjoys this time with
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Election 2024: Vote Union
Once again it is time to get out and vote. And it is as important a time as it has
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Wage Scale Update
This July an update to our wage scales will go into effect, with most of the scales in our wage
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The Black Musicians Who Trailblazed Unionism in DFW
Local 72-147 has been representing musicians since the chartering of Local 72 in Fort Worth in 1898 and Local 147
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This Holiday Season Remember the Bill Collins Fund
Our Union does so many things. Certainly, the power of our working together provides us ways to help us all
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Join Our Movement
As we announce our Membership Drive — waiving all initiation fees for joining — we have a message for all
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MAKE IT A UNION GIG
As a musicians union we represent so many different kinds of musicians and music, performing in different venues, different styles….
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My Thanks to Ray, For A Lifetime of Service
Many things came out of the 102nd AFM Convention in June. I encourage you to check out Secretary-Treasurer Pino’s report
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