AGMA's January Newsletter was emailed to members in good standing on January 30. (Be sure to check your spam/promotions/other folders!) This first newsletter of the new year included an important dues reminder, information on the AGMA National Election, exciting organizing updates, mental health resources, audition and job opportunities, updates from AGMA caucuses, and a recap of the January 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 -->

On Monday, January 23, 2023, National Executive Director Sam Wheeler delivered a State of the Union report to the AGMA Board of Governors at its monthly meeting. On Thursday, January 26, the State of the Union was recorded so the full membership could be made aware of the many achievements of this past year, as well as learn more about what can be expected in 2023. To access the members-only recording, log in to MyAGMA and choose "AGMA Webinars" from the MyAGMA dropdown menu. ... Read More -->

https://vimeo.com/795290480/7600a580a5 AGMA kicked off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election yesterday. Members that want to help shape AGMA’s future, are encouraged to run for office! Here's a quick overview video but the necessary information, deadline dates, forms, and documents members will need are all in one place on AGMA’s Election Webpage, located behind the MyAGMA Portal. To access the webpage, log in to MyAGMA and select “2023 AGMA National Election” from the MyAGMA dropdown menu. ... Read More -->

This year’s Black History Month arrives just one month after the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. Our hearts remain heavy, as we witnessed the violence inherent in our very broken system result in yet another senseless death of a Black person who should be alive today.  AGMA once again calls on elected leaders at all levels of government to come together, like our members, to address the systemic and institutionalized origins of these tragedies, and enact meaningful policies to end them and begin the healing process.  This month we will focus on JOY. Throughout February, AGMA will spotlight Black history (and Black history in the making) and the JOY that has shaped and that keeps shaping the performing arts for t... Read More -->

Today AGMA kicks off its 2023 National Officer and Governor Election! Members that want to help shape AGMA’s future, are encouraged to run for office! AGMA is a democratic union, and the decision-making body of the Union is the AGMA Board of Governors, comprised of National Officers and Governors. Made up of Union Artists, the Board of Governors is an all-volunteer group of AGMA members from different Employment Categories and geographic Regions who meet (virtually) once a month to discuss and set AGMA policies, review and approve collective bargaining agreements, monitor the finances and operations of the Union, and deal with all matters having to do with the employment and collective well-being of the AGMA membership. Every four... Read More -->