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AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Ballet West

Published May 31, 2022   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Ballet West was ratified by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly approved by the shop. There have been multiple additions and improvements to the contract language, particularly when it comes to compensation, including a signing bonus. A number of other beneficial gains, like an increase in paternity/spouse/partner leave, are also included. Note: Current Side Letter agreements regarding anti-harassment and discrimination, and DEI have been extended to cover this new CBA. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 3-year agreement! HIGHLIGHTS: COMPENSATION: A singing bonus for all Artists returning or joining for the 22-23 season of $7... Read More -->

AGMA’s May Newsletter is Here

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AGMA's May 2022 Newsletter was emailed to AGMA members in good standing on May 26. (Members should check their spam/promotions/other folders!) Highlights include: how to join AGMA’s Trans and Non-Binary Forum; information on AGMA and SDC’s new partnership, The Actors Fund name change to the Entertainment Community Fund, our recent union organizing webinars, CBA highlights, and the Student Loan Forgiveness Program; and a recap of the May Board Governors Meeting. As a reminder, members can review ALL of AGMA’s past monthly newsletters by visiting the Newsletter Archive on the website (MyAGMA login required). ... Read More -->

WEBINAR ALERT! Union Organizing Webinars Now Available

Published May 24, 2022   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

WATCH Earlier this month, AGMA hosted two free and public webinars, "Organizing the Opera World" and “Organizing the Dance World.” These webinars were designed for those who have yet to form a union, so please feel free to share with your non-union friends! The webinars focused on union organizing – what it is, how it’s done, who the decision-makers are, and why the opera and dance worlds would be better, safer, and stronger if all artists in the United States unionized and became AGMA artists. Special thanks to Board members Helena Brown, Brian August, Eric Ferring, Daniel Pratt, and Corey Bourbonniere for their participation. A note of thanks also to Sarah Daley-Perdomo, one of AGMA's delegates for her participatio... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Cincinnati Opera

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The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Cincinnati Opera was ratified by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly approved by the shop. Let’s celebrate some gains! There have been multiple additions and improvements to the contract language, particularly when it comes to Principal Artists, Staging Staff, and Young Artists; DEI; compensation and reimbursements; and updated language regarding dues deductions and individual artist agreements, including the use of digital contracts. HIGHLIGHTS: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 3% increase in Year 1 (which includes the 2022 summer season)3% increase in Year 22% increase in Year 3Compensation for commercial recording projectsIncreased retirement contribution rates,... Read More -->

AGMA Black Caucus Announces June 6 Roundtable Discussion

Published May 23, 2022   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The AGMA Black Caucus is excited to host “21-22 Season in Review” on Monday, June 6, at 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT. Join the AGMA Black Caucus for a roundtable discussion on returning to the stage in the 21-22 season. All Black AGMA Artists in good standing are encouraged to participate in this conversation. Register here. The Zoom details will be sent in the days leading up to June 6. ... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies 4-Year Agreement with Houston Ballet

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The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Houston Ballet was ratified by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly approved by the shop. There have been multiple additions and improvements to the contract language, particularly when it comes to compensation; I.D.E.A. and anti-harassment provisions; and a number of other beneficial gains. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 4-year agreement! HIGHLIGHTS: COMPENSATION: Year 1: flat-rate increase of $50.03/week for each Artist(Equivalent to between 2.75% and 8.5% varied by rank)Year 2: 3% for all ranksYear 3: 3.5% for all ranksYear 4: 3.5% for all ranksSignificant increases (20%) to Artists as Choreographer compensationStage Ma... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Colorado Ballet

Published May 19, 2022   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

Colorado Ballet's new collective bargaining agreement was ratified by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly approved by the shop. There have been multiple additions and improvements to the contract language, particularly when it comes to compensation; DEI and anti-harassment provisions; increase to seniority in each year, and additional time added to maternity/partner leave in addition to current sick leave. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 3-year agreement! HIGHLIGHTS: COMPENSATION: INCREASES: Year 1: Increases between 6% and 15% (varied by rank)Year 2: 4% for all ranksYear 3: 3.5% for all ranks SENIORITY PAYMENTS: Year 1: $8.00Year 2: $8.25Year 3: $8.50 MATCHING RETIR... Read More -->

Rhonda Murray Named Executive Director of the AGMA Retirement Plan and Health Fund

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Following a comprehensive search, Rhonda Murray has been named Executive Director of the AGMA Retirement Plan and Health Fund. Murray has a proven track record of over 20 years of experience successfully managing health and welfare benefit programs for both non-profit and for-profit organizations. She is a graduate of AMP (Administrators Masters Program). “I’m looking forward to cultivating the Funds’ relationship with both AGMA members and its signatory companies, and to strengthening their knowledge of their benefits,” shared Murray, whose official start date was May 2. Prior to the Funds, she worked for the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) Local 1957 as their Fund Administrator. Before that, Murray worked at... Read More -->

Registration Reminder: Staging Staff Caucus Social Hour Event

Published May 17, 2022   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus is hosting its first-ever virtual Social Hour on Monday, May 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. The goal of Social Hour is to have fun and build relationships between colleagues across the country. All AGMA Staging Staff members in good standing are encouraged to join, even just to pop in and say hello! Please register here. If you have already registered, you do not need to do so again. The Zoom details will be sent before May 23! ... Read More -->

AGMA stands in Solidarity with Arts Teachers, Staff at the Chicago High School for the Arts

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AGMA supports Arts teachers and office staff in Chicago in their quest to join the Chicago Teachers' Union (CTU). Academic teachers at the Chicago High School for the Arts have been part of the Chicago Teachers' Union since 2018, but as of yet, the school’s main office staff and Arts teachers (“teaching artists”) – from the voice teachers to the visual arts instructors – have not been permitted by the school to join. Just under 70% of the Arts teachers/office staff have signed the petition to become part of CTU and they submitted their request to the school’s Board in April, and saw their request rejected! Every worker should have the right to unionize and improve their workplace - especially one that already has a percen... Read More -->