🔹Overture E-Magazine highlight🔹 Healing Through Music: Nathaniel Blume releases a heartfelt tribute to his father’s memory with ‘nootbar’ EP www.afm47.org/press/nathan...

Yes On Prop 50 Vote Today!

This is it. Election Day. Democracy itself is on the line here in California. You have a chance to help save it. Vote #YesOnProp50 and get your ballot turned in ASAP!

November 2025 Overture E-Magazine out now! Inside this issue: Use Your Vote 🗳️ CA Statewide Special Election for Prop 50 11/4 // AFM Local 47 Triennial General Election 12/9 // Results of Voting at 10/27 General Membership Meeting. FREE download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

Happy Halloween!

At our October 27, 2025 General Membership Meeting, members voted to fill a vacancy on the Salary Review Board and on 3 Resolutions to amend the bylaws. View the results here: www.afm47.org/press/result...

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Freelance Musicians Association Monthly Meeting These monthly meetings are crucial for advancing the mission of the Freelance Musicians Association. During these sessions, the group will define and strategize its core goals, and continue developing...

Are You a Freelance or Gigging Musician?
The Freelance Musicians Association, the AFM's dedicated group for independent musicians, holds its virtual meeting on the first Wednesday of every month.

RSVP for link to participate: actionnetwork.org/events/freel...

#AFM47 Life Members David Wheatley (pianist/composer), Eric Ekstrand (pianist/vocalist) and Douglas Masek (alto/tenor saxophonist) were recognized at our Oct. 27 Membership Meeting for the achievement of holding 50 continuous years of proud union membership. Congratulations to you all!

Our next General Membership Meeting will take place Monday, October 27 @ 7:30 p.m, in-person and over Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit afm47.org/gmm

Attn: all #AFM47 members: Please review the 2025 AFM Local 47 Triennial General Election 🚫Prohibited Campaigning Reminders at afm47.org/election

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.

AFM Local 47 would like to thank our neighbor CenterStaging for generously donating four bass amps to our rehearsal room backline. A bass amp stack — from brands like Gallien Krueger, SWR, and TC Electronics — will now be stationed in Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. afm47.org/rehearsals

🚨STRIKE ALERT🚨 Our UNAC/UHCP siblings at Kaiser are ON STRIKE! Don't cross picket lines, join them!!

Members and loved ones are invited to submit Final Notes tributes about Serena Kay Williams for publication in the upcoming issue of our Overture E-Magazine at afm47.org/overture/submissions.html

Wishing everyone a happy Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 13! Our offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday 10/14.

The next Triennial General Election for the AFM Local 47 Executive Board, Hearing Board, & AFM Convention Delegates takes place Dec. 9, 2025.

Stay tuned to the Election "Special Edition" issue of Overture to be published in November for candidate photos & statements.

More info: afm47.org/election

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Kent Wong, former director of the UCLA Labor Center, a giant of the labor movement and a passionate, tireless advocate for working people. (cont)

Our next General Membership Meeting will take place Monday, October 27 @ 7:30 p.m, in-person and over Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit afm47.org/gmm

The October issue of our Overture E-magazine out now! Inside this issue: SOLIDARITY WINS – Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late Night. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

As @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social president of @californialabor.bsky.social says, now that #AB288 is law, "California workers will no longer be forced to rely on a failing federal agency when they join together to unionize." This is a LANDMARK WIN!

Hollywood unions AFM, DGA, IATSE and SAG-AFTRA issued this joint statement in response to ABC's indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement in response to ABC taking Jimmy Kimmel Live, which employs musicians from AFM Local 47 in Los Angeles, off the air.
www.afm.org/2025/09/stat...

Final Note: James A. Hampton (Life Member, Alto/Tenor Saxophone). The family invites those wishing to attend the funeral on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in person or via videoconference to visit this link for more information: www.afm47.org/press/final-...

The successful conclusion of the LA Philharmonic's new four-year agreement underscores the shared commitment of AFM Local 47 musicians and the LA Philharmonic Association to honor the artistry, cultural contributions, and rich history of this world-class orchestra. www.afm47.org/press/la-phi...

Never forget. September 11, 2001 | AFL-CIO

The labor movement grieves all those who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001—including more than 600 members of our union family—and urges leaders to take the necessary steps so first responders and survivors can continue to heal. aflcio.org/press/releas...

The Entertainment Community Fund offers free programs, webinars and services built to address the unique needs of people working in the performing arts and entertainment community. Register or log in to the ECF Portal at portal.entertainmentcommunity.org

September Overture E-Magazine out now! Inside this issue: The Power of Song in the Labor Movement 🎵✊ FREE download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

Happy Labor Day weekend! AFM Local 47 offices will close early 8/29 at 12:30pm and re-open on Tuesday 9/2.

An @afm-union.bsky.social and @sagaftra.org gal.

An NFLPA guy.

We love a union love story. Congrats Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!

With streaming residuals from the latest AMPTP agreement now taking effect, learn what you need to know about when and how payments will be issued for qualifying High-Budget SVOD/”Streaming” programs: bit.ly/svod2025