The AGMA Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus will host a discussion on Bargaining Priorities on Wednesday, March 29, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Ahead of upcoming negotiations this spring and summer, the OCCC will continue its discussion on bargaining priorities. Please send any specific questions regarding upcoming bargaining to occc@musicalartists.org by March 27. The Caucus will also discuss future plans for the OCCC leadership and direction.  All AGMA Choristers in good standing are encouraged to join this member-driven discussion! Whether you are an artist who sings in an opera chorus, concert choir, or symphony chorus, it’s vital your voice be heard on the issues that are important to you. ... Read More -->

REGISTER AGMA and the Soloist Collective for Emerging Artists (SCEA) will once again co-present “An Intro to AGMA and Organizing for Emerging and Young Artists in Opera” on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Designed for both AGMA members and non-AGMA Artists, this virtual presentation and discussion will cover fundamental information about AGMA, the basics of union organizing, and the obstacles and opportunities within Emerging and Young Artist programs. Emerging and/or Young Artists in opera are encouraged to join in the conversation! If you have already registered, you do not need to do so again. If you didn't receive the confirmation email, please check your spam folder! Please feel free to sh... Read More -->

The list of eligible Candidates is now available on the 2023 AGMA National Election webpage (see below for how to access the members-only page.) There are no contested races in this election. As a result, each of the listed Candidates will be deemed elected effective June 1, 2023, provided they do not withdraw as a Candidate by or before March 28, 2023.  Members will not receive ballots in April as previously contemplated in the Nominations and Election Policy as there are no contested races. Please send any questions to Elections@musicalartists.org. Congratulations to the new future Officers and Governors, and thank you for your continued participation in AGMA! Members: To a... Read More -->

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Wolf Trap Opera was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 4-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS: Wage increases of 4%, 3%, 3%, and 2.5% over 4 years.Production Staff improvements, including reduction from 60 to 54 hours per week before overtime (except for tech week), and re-engagement communications.Chorister improvements, including full compensation for canceled rehearsal hours appearing on the 30-day schedule, approximately 25% increase in G1 chorister (Artists on AGMA contracts for the first time) rehearsal rate for Y... Read More -->

It’s International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is "Embrace Equity." Today, we celebrate women's achievements within and beyond the AGMA community. International Women’s Day is meant to honor women, raise awareness around discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity. To learn more, visit www.internationalwomensday.com. ... Read More -->

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Oregon Ballet Theatre 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: Compensation increases:4%, 6.5%, 6.5% for Company Dancers  4% each year for Stage Managers and Apprentices Reengagement protections securing a minimum number of programs working under a new AD, clear evaluation requirements and additional personal days if non-reengaged.  More specific and earlier production schedules.  Increased weeks that include two consecutive Free Da... Read More -->

REGISTER AGMA and the Soloist Collective for Emerging Artists (SCEA) will once again co-present “An Intro to AGMA and Organizing for Emerging and Young Artists in Opera” on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Designed for both AGMA members and non-AGMA Artists, this virtual presentation and discussion will cover fundamental information about AGMA, the basics of union organizing, and the obstacles and opportunities within Emerging and Young Artist programs. Emerging and/or Young Artists in opera are encouraged to join in the conversation! Please feel free to share this link with any of your emerging/Young Artist colleagues who you think might be interested! ... Read More -->

The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus hosted "BUILDING INDUSTRY CARE: An Open Discussion on Parents and Caregivers in Our Field" on Monday, January 23. This was open to ALL AGMA members. Rachel Spencer Hewitt joined as guest speaker. She is the founder and National Director of Programming, Partnerships, and Resources of the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), a national organization that serves as a resource hub, community, and solutions generator for parents in the arts and the institutions who support them. The presentation was recorded and posted on AGMA’s website (MyAGMA login required). To access the webinar webpage, log in to MyAGMA and select “AGMA Webinars” from the MyAGMA dropdown menu. From there, select "AGMA Caucu... Read More -->

WHO RUN THE WORLD? Happy Women’s History Month! This month we uplift the incredible achievements of the women of AGMA and honor the barrier-breaking trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations of women to succeed in the performing arts. The 2023 theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Stories," and recognizes women in media and storytelling, including stage, print, radio, TV, blogs, podcasts, news, and so on. Visit womenshistorymonth.gov for more. ... Read More -->

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 -->