AGMA offices will be closed for the holidays from December 23rd through January 1, 2018. Enjoy the holidays and have a Happy New Year! For artists interested in joining AGMA before January 1st, 2018, you may still join at the lower initiation fee of $500.00 if you send in your completed application (available on our website here) by email to membership@musicalartists.org, fax to 212-262-9088, or by regular mail and it is received on or before December 31st, 2017 (or postmarked by 12/31/17). In order to apply the lower initiation fee, you will need to include payment with your application, or make your payment no later than January 31, 2018. Please note, the 2018 basic dues are $100.00 and payable with your application but no later ... Read More -->
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AGMA Opposes New Tax Bill
AGMA is opposed to the tax bill currently before Congress. The tax revisions, if approved, will negatively affect a large majority of our membership in the form of higher taxes. This tax bill will eliminate the deduction of ordinary and necessary unreimbursed business expenses, which means many members will no longer be able to deduct expenses such as management fees, travel, voice lessons, or your union dues. We are asking you to act fast and let Congress know how this bill will hurt you and your colleagues (the vote is imminent so act now). For more information see this article in the The Hollywood Reporter which stated that an analysis of the bill "showed that the middle-class is expected to suffer hefty increases under the new... Read More -->
Harassment Allegations against Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of New York City Ballet
AGMA is deeply concerned about emerging press reports alleging harassment by Peter Martins, long-time Ballet Master in Chief of New York City Ballet. We fully support the investigation initiated by City Ballet in conjunction with the School of American Ballet and ask that any individuals with knowledge of the claims come forward so that investigators have all relevant facts. AGMA represents dancers, choreographers and stage managers at New York City Ballet. Our collective bargaining agreement, as well as federal and state law, prevents all forms of discrimination. AGMA provides a confidential reporting method relating to all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. For more information go to: www.musicalartists.org.... Read More -->
AGMA’s Statement on Allegations Against James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Music Director Emeritus
We are appalled by the recent reports of sexual abuse allegations against James Levine, the Metropolitan Opera’s Music Director Emeritus. Last night, the Metropolitan Opera (“Met”) suspended Mr. Levine pending an immediate, internal investigation. We support the Met’s recent actions. As the union representing choristers, soloists, stage managers, directors, dancers, choreographers and staff performers, we seek to protect our members from all forms of harassment and discrimination. The Met has a legal duty to provide a safe workplace and take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment. This duty includes conducting prompt and diligent investigations in response to credible complaints of misconduct with appropriate actions wh... Read More -->