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AGMA Black Caucus Announces First National Meeting of 2023

Published February 6, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

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 -->

AGMA’s January Newsletter

Published February 3, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

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 -->

AGMA’s 2023 State of the Union Report

Published February 2, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

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 -->

Overview of the 2023 AGMA National Election

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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 -->

AGMA Celebrates Black History Month

Published February 1, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

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 -->

2023 AGMA ELECTION: NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS

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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 -->

AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension

Published January 26, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Voices of Ascension 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, COVID, AND CBA COVERAGE: Compensation:Freeze in Year 13% Increase Year 23% Increase Year 3Increased media fees ($100 per production)A commitment to negotiating COVID-19 protocols prior to every productionExplicit coverage of experimental sub-groups ("Voices of the New," "Voices of Connection," etc.) under CBA DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION: Statement of Committee to DEI principals and agreement to working with AGMA to implement policies, compla... Read More -->

AGMA Organizing Update: Dancers of Texas Ballet Theater

Published January 25, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

AGMA is happy to report that the Union and dancers of Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) have prevailed in the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing involving TBT! The NLRB found that TBT management’s claim was without merit and has ordered an immediate mail-ballot representation election. Ballots will be sent to the dancers on Friday, January 27, and the vote count will take place on Thursday, February 23. While we celebrate this victory, the TBT dancers continue to face a union-busting campaign by their employer and its hired consultant.  Please like, comment, and share this post to show your support for these brave artists who are fighting to win their union! ... Read More -->

REMINDER! Open Discussion on Parents and Caregivers on January 23

Published January 18, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

Monday, January 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT over Zoom The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus will host “BUILDING INDUSTRY CARE: An Open Discussion on Parents and Caregivers in Our Field” on Monday, January 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. ALL AGMA MEMBERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. All AGMA members in good standing can register here. Those who have already registered do not need to do so again. Zoom details will be sent prior to the start of the event. Rachel Spencer Hewitt will lead the Zoom discussion as guest speaker. She is the founder and National Director of Programming, Partnerships, and Resources of Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), a national organization that serves as a resource hub, community, and... Read More -->