The PRO Act is the most significant piece of pro-worker legislation in Congress. Passing the PRO Act will finally reform outdated labor laws, hold corporations accountable for union-busting, ensure the swift passage of a first union contract, and more.   Visit the AFL-CIO website for more information. ... Read More -->

FINAL REMINDER: Completed and signed CANDIDATE MATERIALS FORMS AND completed and signed NOMINATING PETITION FORMS must be received by the AGMA National Office no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2023. KEEP IN MIND: All Candidates will be informed whether they have met the qualifications to run for office on or around March 20, 2023. AGMA staff will confirm that materials have been received but will not confirm that a candidate has provided a sufficient number of valid signatures or met the eligibility requirements prior to March 20, 2023. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit several more than the minimum number of signatures on their Petition Form(s) in case one or more signatures on their Petition form(s) are... Read More -->

2/23/2023 – The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is pleased to announce that the dancers of Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing with AGMA, the labor union of the finest dancers, singers, and staging staff in dance, opera, and concert choral performance throughout the United States. The dancers fought vigilantly for months to win their union, having faced an extensive union-busting campaign by TBT management and their hired consultant. After prevailing in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing toward the end of 2022, the NLRB ordered an immediate mail ballot election, with the vote count taking place on Friday, February 23. Given the results, TBT management has recognized... Read More -->

Applications are being accepted for Stage Manager Fellows and Stage Director Fellows at the Metropolitan Opera, with a deadline of March 10 at 5:00 p.m. ET. More Information As a reminder, AGMA announced that we expanded our bargaining unit at the Metropolitan Opera to include Stage Manager Fellows and Stage Director Fellows. Fellows will now be a part of the AGMA bargaining unit, be able to serve on AGMA Committees at the Met, be encouraged to participate in shop meetings, and are otherwise entitled to many benefits of AGMA membership. ... Read More -->

AGMA kicked off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election on February 1. The deadline is fast for members who want to shape AGMA’s future and run for office! DEADLINE REMINDER: Completed and signed CANDIDATE MATERIALS FORMS AND completed and signed NOMINATING PETITION FORMS must be received by the AGMA National Office no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2023. KEEP IN MIND: All Candidates will be informed whether they have met the qualifications to run for office on or around March 20, 2023. AGMA staff will confirm that materials have been received but will not confirm that a candidate has provided a sufficient number of valid signatures or met the eligibility requirements prior ... Read More -->

The AGMA Black Caucus (ABC) invites all AGMA members and non-AGMA Artists in the performing arts who identify as Black to attend their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. The meeting will be held over Zoom. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom details. Register here. This first National Meeting of the year will be an opportunity to connect with fellow Black AGMA (and non-AGMA) Artists and offer updates on how the recent work of the Caucus is creating positive change across the industry. The AGMA Black Caucus also wants to hear directly from Artists and learn more about what is going on in your community! The ABC has accomplished many things in... Read More -->

AGMA kicked off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election on February 1. Members who want to shape AGMA’s future are encouraged to run for office! DEADLINE REMINDER: Completed and signed CANDIDATE MATERIALS FORMS AND completed and signed NOMINATING PETITION FORMS must be received by the AGMA National Office no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2023. KEEP IN MIND: All Candidates will be informed whether they have met the qualifications to run for office on or around March 20, 2023. AGMA staff will confirm that materials have been received but will not confirm that a candidate has provided a sufficient number of valid signatures or met the eligibility requirements prior to March 20... Read More -->

Accessibility and inclusion should be top of mind for job posters throughout every step of the hiring process. In an effort to share hiring opportunities in a broader range of outlets to increase the number of applicants often underrepresented in AGMA-represented positions and roles, AGMA has recently published this Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) Job Posting Resource Page. While AGMA Signatory Companies should not limit their hiring opportunity postings to the outlets listed here, they are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the resources on this list and use them to expand their reach when circulating their audition listings and job postings! The page is public and can be found under th... Read More -->

Congratulations to all the AGMA members who were a part of this year's GRAMMY Awards! Cheers to the nominees and winners! ... Read More -->

The AGMA Black Caucus (ABC) invites all AGMA members and non-AGMA Artists in the performing arts who identify as Black to attend their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. The meeting will be held over Zoom. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom details. Register here. This first National Meeting of the year will be an opportunity to connect with fellow Black AGMA (and non-AGMA) Artists and offer updates on how the recent work of the Caucus is creating positive change across the industry. The AGMA Black Caucus also wants to hear directly from Artists and learn more about what is going on in your community! The ABC has accomplished many things in 2022. A... Read More -->