Please be advised that the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) does not represent The Radio City Rockettes, who have recently been asked to perform at the upcoming presidential inauguration. The Rockettes are represented by the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). For information on AGVA, please visit their website at http://www.agvausa.com. ... Read More -->
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Chicago Symphony Chorus Contract Talks Continue
The members of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) have been engaged in negotiations over a successor agreement to the labor contract that expired September 10, 2016. Negotiations to work out a new contract have been and continue to be respectful and are ongoing. You can view the official press release here. ... Read More -->
AGMA Announces a New National Executive Director
The Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Leonard Egert to the position of National Executive Director. Mr. Egert is an attorney who comes to AGMA with more than twenty years of experience in the labor movement, including serving as Assistant Counsel to the Writers Guild of America, East and in his current position of Executive Director of the San Francisco-Northern California Local of SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, his experience includes representing entertainment and other unions while at the firm of Spivak, Lipton, LLP and his own firm of Egert and Trakinski. Mr. Egert has a reputation as a strong negotiator, dynamic leader, and careful listener with an innovative approach towards problem solving. Mr. Egert ... Read More -->
Union Plus Offers Help for Survivors of West Virginia Floods
If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by the recent flooding and mudslides that struck West Virginia, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program. Unprecedented flooding has left thousands of families displaced, and many do not have flood insurance. Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to eligible members who have a Union Plus Credit Card(1), Union Plus Life or Accidental Death Insurance, or Union Plus Auto Insurance, or Union Plus Mortgage. Participants who live in Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Roane, Summers and Webster counties may be eligible for these grants. The ap... Read More -->