Every April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to honor those who have been injured, become ill, or lost their lives on the job and to recommit to the fight for safer workplaces for all. As the AFL-CIO said in its statement, “Elevating...
In 1936, the New York Times announced the formation of the American Guild of Musical Artists. Framed as a necessary evolution, the article recognized that artists could no longer rely on individual excellence alone to secure fair treatment in an increasingly complex...
In 2012, AGMA dedicated an entire issue of AGMAzine to technology and social media, topics that, at the time, felt both new and uncertain. The Union was in the midst of a communications shift. As members increasingly connected online, AGMA began expanding how we...
Working in the performing arts can be fulfilling, exhilarating, and at the same time, quite challenging. Burnout is real. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and AGMA wants to spotlight the mental health observations and stories of our members. Whether you’ve...
AGMA’s new three-year agreement with Detroit Opera was approved by AGMA members and ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on March 23, 2026. This contract delivers major increases in compensation, stronger workplace protections, and meaningful improvements to...
This May, we will take time to honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander members who make our union stronger, more vibrant, and more representative of the world we perform in. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we invite AGMA members of Asian, Asian American,...
