AGMA Artists are invited to submit a piece of writing or artwork to the upcoming issue of AGMAzine!  The deadline to contribute to the Fall 2021 issue has been extended to September 8, 2021. Email submissions and high-resolution photos directly to dbaker@musicalartists.org.  AGMA welcomes articles (100 words to 1,000 words, or somewhere in between) from all AGMA members in good standing. Some examples of topics include: how you’ve managed through the pandemic, personally, professionally, and creatively, and what the future holds for you. Tell us about your first time returning to work since March 2020, what did it look like? Did you continue to create your Art in a different way during the las... Read More -->

Mark your calendars! The AGMA Black Caucus will meet on Wednesday, August 25, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. All Black AGMA Artists in good standing are encouraged to join. To receive the Zoom details in advance of the meeting, register here. Please email BlackCaucus@musicalartists.org with any questions or for more information! ... Read More -->

Continue reading for information regarding the ratification process. The AGMA/Lyric Opera of Chicago Negotiating Committee is happy to report we have reached a tentative agreement with Lyric Opera of Chicago. We wish to thank all of the AGMA Artists at Lyric who attended last night’s info session on the tentative agreement! Voting on whether or not to ratify this agreement begins today and will end at midnight (CT) on Saturday, August 14. The negotiating committee fully endorses the ratification of this agreement! AGMA Artists at Lyric Opera eligible to vote on this tentative agreement (those who have contracts for the 21-22 season) should have received an email today around 1:04 p.m. CT. Check your inbox for instructions on th... Read More -->

As part of its free webinar series "Mental Health for Creators and Artists," OPERA America will host “Balancing Caregiving and Personal Care" on August 19 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The description of the webinar is as follows: “According to leading economists, this pandemic will set working women back 10 years in terms of equity and progress. A major contributing factor to this setback is the burden of eldercare and childcare being placed on women far more than on men. Whether remotely caring for older relatives outside the home or working from home while tending to children, the responsibility of family falls to women." Registration is NOT required, and the webinar will be recorded. ... Read More -->

The news of the unexpected passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has stunned and saddened everyone at the American Guild of Musical Artists. As the leader of the AFL-CIO, Trumka was the nation’s clearest voice on the critical need to ensure that all workers have power and dignity in their workplaces. At the center of his mission, was his heart and compassion. President Trumka was always kind to, and supportive of, AGMA and its members--most notably when AGMA received its own AFL-CIO charter recently. His advocacy and zeal for real, positive change in our world will be missed, and not forgotten. We already feel the void left in his absence. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this deeply sad, sh... Read More -->

8/3/2021 - Currently, much of the nation is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, particularly due to the more infectious and highly transmissible Delta variant. In response, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new recommendations on mask wearing for fully vaccinated individuals tied to the rate of community transmission of the virus (High, Substantial, Moderate, Low). The Biden Administration then announced that unvaccinated federal workers will be subject to regular testing, masking, and distancing rules. Given these concerning developments, the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and our Expert Medical Advisory Board issue this Guidance on COVID-19 Delta Variant for our members and signatory companies.  The p... Read More -->

As part of its free webinar series "Mental Health for Creators and Artists,” OPERA America will host " Mental Health Care in Professional Settings" on Thursday, August 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET. An excerpt of the webinar description is as follows: "When we work together in person again, how do we become our own best advocates for mental health? How can we deal with issues like imposter syndrome and navigating negative relationships in a professional environment?" Registration is NOT required, and the webinar will be recorded.  ... Read More -->

All AGMA Choristers in good standing are invited to attend the upcoming Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC) meeting on Monday, August 9, at 6:00 p.m. ET. During this meeting, the Caucus will discuss the responses to the OCCC National Bargaining Priorities Survey that was emailed to AGMA Choristers yesterday. If you haven't completed the survey yet, you have until August 2 to do so! If you have not received the survey (check your spam!), please email occc@musicalartists.org. Please register your intent to attend by filling out this form. The Zoom information will be sent in the days leading up to the meeting! ... Read More -->

AGMA has joined the AFL-CIO and its affiliates on this petition. We encourage our members to add their names in support of the PRO Act! Our outdated labor laws have been chipped away and weakened by anti-worker legislators. Every day, we hear about corporations openly union-busting and retaliating against working people without consequence. In short, the PRO Act is the most important piece of worker empowerment legislation since the Great Depression. The PRO Act doesn’t stop anyone from doing freelance work. It protects freelancers’ rights to organize and collectively bargain if they choose to. An FAQ page that addresses all of this information and more is on our website.  Strong unions mean higher wages, safer workin... Read More -->

The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus invites all AGMA stage managers, directors, and choreographers in good standing to attend its next meeting on Thursday, August 5, at 8:00 p.m. ET. For more information, please email stagingstaffcaucus@musicalartists.org. To register, please visit here. ... Read More -->