Join AFM Local 47 President Marc Sazer on Friday, February 6 at 11 am for an AMA via Zoom. RSVP at form.jotform.com/260286691135... Hope to see you there!
Join AFM Local 47 President Marc Sazer on Friday, February 6 at 11 am for an AMA via Zoom. RSVP at form.jotform.com/260286691135... Hope to see you there!
Join @afm-union.bsky.social at NAMM 2026! afm47.org/press/join-a...
Teaching Artists at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) have won union representation by AFM Local Local 47 ✊ #UnionStrong afm47.org/press/afm-lo...
Congratuations to #AFM47 member Ludwig Göransson on your Golden Globes win for Best Original Score on the union-scored film "Sinners"! #UnionStrong www.bmi.com/news/entry/b...
Welcome to our new #AFM47 Administration! All were officially sworn into office at last night's Inaugural Meeting by @afm-union.bsky.social International President Tino Gagliardi. Find bios of the new team at afm47.org/about/board.html
Tonight!
Teaching at the Kadima Conservatory has been severely impacted by widespread operations of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, which continue to threaten our immigrant communities, says founder Beth Elliott. Read her recent conversation with us here: afm47.org/press/beth-e...
Members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 have elected a new slate of titled officers to lead the union into its next chapter. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
#AFM47 members: Please join us for our Inaugural Meeting on Monday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid meeting). Please visit afm47.org/gmm for the meeting agenda, Zoom registration link, and additional info.
Our January Overture E-Magazine is out now! Inside this issue: 2026 GRAMMY Nominees 🏆 // 2025 Local 47 Election Results // Meet the Incoming Local 47 Administration. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline
Happy New Year from AFM Local 47! 🎉✨🪩✨🎉 Our offices will be closed 12/31 and 1/1 for the holiday.
Palm Springs Symphony Signs First-Time CBA With AFM Local 47! afm47.org/press/palm-s...
A tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by Local 47 and donated a toy for the LCS holiday toy drive! We were thrilled to contribute SEVERAL HUGE boxes of toys for the distribution taking place on Saturday 12/20, 9am-12pm at @thelafed.bsky.social building, 2130 W James M Wood Blvd 90006.
LAST CHANCE: Monday is the last day to donate to our holiday toy drive! That night we will be delivering all unwrapped toy donations to Labor Community Services for their toy and food distribution eveng on Saturday, 12/20. More details @ afm47.org/press/2025-h...
Congratulations to the teaching artists from Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) who voted this week to unionize with AFM Local 47!
Great News for L.A. Renters: LARSO Caps Pass! AFM Local 47 was proud to work alongside the LA Fed and the Keep LA Housed coalition that worked tirelessly with community members, advocates and policymakers, to secure this win. Read more on our 47 Blog: afm47.org/press/great-...
Congratulations to all candidates, and thank you to all members who voted, in our 2025 General Election. afm47.org/press/afm-lo...
Statement From AFM Local 47
Regarding YOLA: afm47.org/press/statem...
Our Local's Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9! Make your plan to come by and vote, and enjoy some holiday cheer. We'll have complimentary cookies and coffee, as well as a Holiday Toy Drive where you're invited to bring an unwrapped toy to donate. More info @ bit.ly/l47election2...
AFM Local 47 is proud to once again participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive & Food Distribution organized by Labor Community Services. We will be accepting new unwrapped toys through December 15. More info@ afm47.org/press/2025-h...
On Dec. 9, @musicares.bsky.social is bringing tailored wellness services to music professionals impacted by the Eaton Fire with a Health & Wellness Clinic in Altadena. More info/Register @ www.eventbrite.com/e/music-prof...
Local 47 Election Day is 1 WEEK AWAY! Review your voter eligibility and make your plan to vote: mailchi.mp/afm47/local-...
Our December Overture E-Magazine is out now! Inside this issue: AFM Local 47 Holiday Concert Guide. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline
from all of us at AFM Local 47, we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving holiday! Please note that our offices are closing early Wednesday 11/26 at 1pm, and will reopen on Monday 12/1.
ATTENTION ALL #AFM47 MEMBERS: As approved by the membership at our July 2025 General Membership Meeting, annual and semi-annual membership dues will increase in the New Year. 2026 dues are due January 1st. For more info and to renew your membership, please visit afm47.org/dues
Thanksgiving Community Food Distribution this Saturday 11/22 -- all are welcome!
If you are available to help distribute food boxes starting at 7:30 a.m., please email Norma Lopez: norma@lcs-la.org
Non-Union Engagement Alert: Sigur Rós with Wordless Music Orchestra - November 19, 20 & 21, Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles. PLEASE NOTE that as of this writing, there is no AFM contract to cover these engagements.
2026 GRAMMY NOMS ARE OUT! 📀🏆🎵 Congratulations to everyone whose work can be heard on the 68th Annual GRAMMY-nominated tracks and albums, recorded under AFM union contracts filed with Local 47. Listen to our #AFM47 Grammys 2026 YouTube Playlist and browse the list here: afm47.org/press/2026-grammys
No contract, no coffee. Stop buying Starbucks while union baristas are on strike!
Starbucks Baristas are on strike! Please don’t cross the picket line (even if you don’t see one!)
These brave union members have gone years without a contract, you can go without Starbucks while they’re on strike.
Will you commit? No contract, no coffee! Let us know⬇️
Happy Veterans Day! Today and every day, we thank you for your service. Our offices are closed today for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow.