AGMA is thrilled to announce that the recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding Opera Colorado, released on the evening of September 29, represents a clear and significant victory for the artists who are seeking to unionize with AGMA. An election has been ordered in the coming weeks, and eligible artists will receive their ballots by mail on October 16. After not voluntarily recognizing the Artists' wishes to unionize with AGMA, Opera Colorado tried to deny the Artists a union election by challenging almost every part of our petition, including claiming that the artists were either independent contractors, "seasonal/casual employees, " or both, and therefore not employees under the National Labo... Read More -->

REMINDER: The New England Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Monday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with their fellow local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. Members of the Area were sent a reminder email earlier today with more information and a link to register. ... Read More -->

AGMA is happy to announce that the Summer 2023 issue of AGMAzine is here! Follow this link to view/download the PDF. In our "Solidarity Forever" issue, you will get to know AGMA's new leadership, read important updates from AGMA, and hear directly from members through personal essays, art submissions, and interviews. We hope you enjoy reading AGMAzine, the official digital publication of the American Guild of Musical Artists. Special thanks to the Membership and Member Relations Committee (MMRC), to the Artists that contributed to the magazine through submissions or interviews, and to AGMA's staff. ... Read More -->

AGMA's Southern California Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. PT. Members of the Area were sent an email earlier today with more information and a link to register. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with their fellow local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. The upcoming Area Election will also be discussed. Reminder emails to follow. ... Read More -->

AGMA recognizes the strength of shared purpose and the power of solidarity. While our two unions represent two entirely different industries, AGMA and UAW are bound together by a shared commitment to championing the rights and well-being of our members. Every worker deserves fair treatment and pay, respect, safety, and dignity in the workplace. This Wednesday, the UAW, WGAE, and SAG-AFTRA NY are coming together in support of striking workers. Supporters can join the solidarity picket outside HBO/Amazon HQ in New York between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ET. We encourage AGMA members across the country to find a picket line and stand in solidarity with striking workers of the UAW. The AFL-CIO has a “strike map” available on it... Read More -->

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Opera Philadelphia was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 3-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Wage rates increased from the 2022-23 rates by 3%, 2%, and 3% over the term of the CBA New uniform per diem rate across all Artist categories increased by above percentages Increase of wage rates in smaller venues to 88% of scale (previously at 65.4-87.2%) Provision disallowing offsetting of AGMA compensation against any stipend given to Artists in any future OP Young Artist Programs Revised media provisions with new... Read More -->

New England Area Members: SAVE THE DATE! The New England Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Monday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with their fellow local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. Members of the Area were sent an email earlier today with more information and a link to register. ... Read More -->

Local 802 AFM's "Rally for a Fair Contract" is tomorrow, September 19, outside Lincoln Center at 6:30 p.m. ET. AGMA members: please consider coming to the rally tomorrow if you are in the area. AGMA stands in solidarity with our Local 802 colleagues in their contract dispute with New York City Ballet, who have yet to step up to compensate these artists in line with their tremendous value to this successful company. We urge a swift and just resolution that respects and reflects these musicians' essential role within the City Ballet community. We strengthen our collective voice by coming together with our sibling unions and advocating for shared concerns. Follow Local 802 on their social media channels for timely ... Read More -->

AGMA will again host “An Intro to AGMA,” a live new-member orientation and informational webinar, on Thursday, September 28. AGMA Members are welcome to join the webinar at 10:00 a.m. ET or 9:00 p.m. ET on September 28. The webinars will be the same, so members should select whatever time works best with their schedule. The estimated running time of the webinar is 30-45 minutes. “An Intro to AGMA” will cover everything from the history of AGMA and its structure, to the basics of joining AGMA, to why workers form unions and how they create collective power. The webinar will be presented by Griff Braun, AGMA's National Organizing Director. This is open to all AGMA members in good standing, from brand-new members ... Read More -->

LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO AGMA ARTISTS: Your Negotiating Committee is pleased to announce that a Tentative Agreement with Lyric has been reached. Please check your email over the next few days! Important information is being sent: September 13: Upcoming shop meeting information was emailed to eligible members September 14: Tentative Agreement will be emailed to eligible members for review September 15: Link to cast a ratification vote will be emailed to eligible members on Friday afternoon at the conclusion of the shop meeting ... Read More -->