The Area Committee Elections have concluded, and the results are now available! Members can review all the Area Committee rosters on AGMA's Area webpage. Thank you to all AGMA members who self-nominated for their willingness to serve their fellow union members. Congratulations to all the new Area Committee members! ... Read More -->

Michigan's historic repeal of its union-busting “right-to-work” law has officially gone into effect (as of February 13). This monumental achievement marks a significant victory for workers across the great state of Michigan, and indeed, for all of us who value the strength and solidarity of our labor unions. The Union Security Provision of the Basic Agreement between AGMA and Detroit Opera will once again be in effect. Individuals NOT already members of AGMA will need to join AGMA by the 30th day of their employment at Detroit Opera. No action is necessary concerning this update for those who are already AGMA members in good standing. Members of AGMA understand the vital role that unions play in safeguarding rights, advoc... Read More -->

AGMA is pleased to report that a Tentative Agreement (TA) with ABT was reached today. The TA now awaits shop approval and ratification by the AGMA Board of Governors. While the agreement is still pending, the Artists of ABT look forward to heading to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., at the end of the month. More information to come. Thanks to everyone for their support! ... Read More -->

In June 2023, AGMA announced the Union's new President, Officers, and Governors. The award-winning Summer 2023 issue of AGMAzine featured interviews with President Ned Hanlon and Officers J. Austin Bitner, Brian August, Helena Brown, Antuan Byers, Eric Ferring, Andres Garcia, Katharine Goeldner, Cameo Humes, and Jennifer Wallace. Now, as part of our AGMAzine Spotlight Series, we will be featuring these union leaders every Wednesday. Today, we spotlight Jennifer Wallace, AGMA's Western Region Vice President. “I’ve been a member of the AGMA Board of Governors for 20 years. In recent years, I have witnessed great transformation and growth within AGMA and its leadership. I ran for this Vice President position because I w... Read More -->

On January 29, AGMA officially notified the School of American Ballet (SAB) management of its faculty’s intention to unionize. Unfortunately, SAB management declined voluntary recognition, prompting AGMA to file for an NLRB election. The election is scheduled for March 12. Further updates will be provided soon. ICYMI: Ballet Faculty at The School of American Ballet (SAB) have taken a historic step by signing union cards to join the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). This marks a groundbreaking moment for AGMA as it organizes dance educators for the first time. ... Read More -->

AGMA is in the process of conducting Area Committee elections across every geographic Area of the Union. The self-nomination period closed on February 5, and there was ONLY ONE CONTESTED RACE: the “Dancer, At-Large Seat” in the San Francisco Area. Today, San Francisco Area Members in good standing received emails containing more information on this contested race and a ballot. The deadline for San Francisco Area Members to submit their ballots is February 19 by 5:00 p.m. ET. (Emails with the full results of both contested and uncontested races across all 9 AGMA Areas will be sent on or around February 21 and published on AGMA's platforms.) ... Read More -->

In June 2023, AGMA announced the Union's new President, Officers, and Governors. The award-winning Summer 2023 issue of AGMAzine featured interviews with President Ned Hanlon and Officers J. Austin Bitner, Brian August, Helena Brown, Antuan Byers, Eric Ferring, Andres Garcia, Katharine Goeldner, Cameo Humes, and Jennifer Wallace. Now, as part of our AGMAzine Spotlight Series, we will be featuring these union leaders every Wednesday. Today, we spotlight Antuan Byers, AGMA's Dancers Vice President. “I am in commitment to dismantling the dangerous systems of white supremacy and centering those traditionally not given a voice, such as Black folx, Indigenous people, or people who are disabled, queer, or trans. As an Officer... Read More -->

On the evening of February 6, AGMA leadership and the Dancers and Stage Managers of American Ballet Theatre voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The Artists voted 95.6% in favor of authorizing the strike. This pivotal move follows an arduous eight-month period of negotiations that has unfortunately not resulted in a fair contract. During this time, AGMA Artists at ABT have been diligently working under an expired contract since September. The dedication and unwavering commitment of the Dancers and Stage Managers of ABT are beyond dispute. They consistently perform at the pinnacle of their field, often at the cost of their well-being, safety, and financial stability, all in the pursuit of ensuring ABT's success and arti... Read More -->

AGMA Members: “Navigating Ageism and Vocal Health: A Real Talk on the Complexities of Auditioning and Career Longevity,” the latest presentation hosted by the AGMA Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC), is available for viewing. On January 29, the OCCC welcomed guest speaker Karen Brunssen, Professor of Music at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, to speak on this important topic. Members must log in to MyAGMA and visit the “AGMA Webinars” main page to access the recording. From there, members can select “AGMA Caucus Webinars.” Happy viewing! ... Read More -->

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! AGMA Artists are invited to submit a piece of writing or artwork to the upcoming issue of AGMAzine! The theme is: BALANCE. Members are encouraged to interpret the theme of “balance” in any way that inspires them. The deadline to contribute to the Winter/Spring 2024 issue is March 1, 2024. Email submissions (word document preferred) and/or high-resolution photos/artwork (as attachments) directly to Denise Baker at dbaker@musicalartists.org. AGMA welcomes articles (100 words to 1,000 words, or somewhere in between) from all AGMA members in good standing. We look forward to highlighting the voices of our members. Though we cannot publish all submissions, please know that we will aler... Read More -->