American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)

Happy 90th Birthday @weareagma.bsky.social!

AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) seeks to fill the position of National Legal and Policy Director, to be based in New York City, NY (National search). Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=30269 #1u #UnionStrong @weareagma.bsky.social

AGMAzine Spotlight: AGMA Chorister on Instilling Solidiarity in Future Generations: www.musicalartists.org/agmazine-spo...

A Stage Manager’s Journey to Union Recognition at Boston Ballet: www.musicalartists.org/agmazine-spo...

AGMAzine Spotlight: AGMA Dancers Vice President Discusses Black Dance Change Makers’ First Summer Utensive: www.musicalartists.org/agmazine-spo...

AGMA Announces New Three-Year Agreement with Perelman Arts Center: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...

AGMA Statement on Washington National Opera and The Kennedy Center: We stand with WNO Artists and the Company. Link: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stateme...

Contract Highlights from AGMA and Dance Theatre of Harlem's First Collective Bargaining Agreement in Decades: www.musicalartists.org/contract-hig...

AGMA and Dance Theatre of Harlem Jointly Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement in Decades | American Guild of Musical Artists Picture taken in the fall of 2025: Company Artists with DTH Executive Director Anna Glass (pink shoes) The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Dance Theatre of Harlem are proud to announce th...

AGMA and Dance Theatre of Harlem are proud to announce the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement!

The agreement includes key updates, including a new compensation structure resulting in average wage increases of 29%.

Announcement here: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-dan...

AGMA Statement on the Proposed Renaming of the Kennedy Center: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stateme...

Dancers of Dayton Ballet Vote Unanimously to Unionize with AGMA | American Guild of Musical Artists The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is pleased to announce that the Dancers of Dayton Ballet have voted unanimously in favor of unionizing with AGMA. The NLRB election was held on December 10...

Congratulations to the dancers of the Dayton Ballet who won their union with @weareagma.bsky.social! www.musicalartists.org/dancers-of-d...

AGMA is proud to announce that acclaimed actress Sandra Oh is serving as the Honorary Chair of the 2025 AGMA Relief Fund Holiday Drive!

Read Sandra Oh’s full message and consider contributing: www.musicalartists.org/sandra-oh-in...

Homemade solidarity hits different. AGMA is with you, @sbworkersunited.org

Opera Singer and Union President: How SNAP Was My Lifeline | AFL-CIO When people talk about SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, conversations too often devolve into stereotypes. The recipients are “lazy,” they should “get a job,” and with a “proper work ethic...

As SNAP funding is set to lapse tomorrow, @weareagma.bsky.social President Ned Hanlon shared his experience using SNAP benefits to keep from going hungry while he and his partner were struggling to make ends meet at the beginning of their careers. aflcio.org/2025/10/30/o...

We are the union actors, dancers, singers, musicians, stage managers, and behind-the-scenes workers who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. We are proud members of @actorsequity.bsky.social, @afm-union.bsky.social, @weareagma.bsky.social, and @iatse.bsky.social.

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Send a Letter to New York City Ballet Management We are officially asking our supporters for help! Given the current state of negotiations, the AGMA Dancers and Stage Managers of New York City Ballet boycotted the red carpet and dinner at the Fall F...

Join us in standing with @weareagma.bsky.social members at the New York City Ballet who are asking management for fair wages! actionnetwork.org/letters/send...

We need your help! Send a letter to New York City Ballet Leadership. Stand with the artists of NYCB. Tell management that the public is watching—and we deserve a fair contract: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...

An Update on Contract Negotiations at New York City Ballet: the artists will not be attending tonight's annual fundraising event due to the current state of negotiations. www.musicalartists.org/an-update-on...

Labor Agreements Reached at SF Symphony, SF Opera, and LA Philharmonic Peace on the music labor front: SF Symphony Musicians agree on a tentative three-year contract.

Congrats to @weareagma.bsky.social members at San Francisco Opera and @afm-union.bsky.social members at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the SF Symphony on their new union contracts! www.sfcv.org/articles/mus...

Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...

AGMA Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: Instead of working with their musicians, management is spending time and resources trying to discredit them—this time, even launching a website to do it. full statement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stands-...

AGMA and San Francisco Opera Announce New Two-Year Agreement | American Guild of Musical Artists San Francisco, CA (September 9, 2025) – The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and San Francisco Opera (SFO) announce a new two-year collective bargaining agreement, ratified by AGMA’s Board of ...

AGMA and San Francisco Opera Announce New Two-Year Agreement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-san...

With their union contracts, @wgaeast.bsky.social members at NowThis secured a paid holiday break, @aft.org members who are healthcare professionals in Ohio secured tuition reimbursement, and @weareagma.bsky.social members at Alvin Ailey secured a $100 increase in their wellness stipend. #LaborDay

Dancers across all ranks will see some of the biggest wage increases in AGMA and NBT history! Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Nevada Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-nevada-ballet-theatre/

Call for AGMAzine Submissions! ✍️🎨📸 The winter issue of AGMAzine is coming, and we want to hear from members. Submit by 9/26. Full details: www.musicalartists.org/call-for-agmazine-submissions-2025/

AGMA and Nevada Ballet Theatre Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-nev...

@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact!

www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...

Big UNION news out of Boston Ballet! Following voluntary recognition from management, stage managers have officially joined AGMA’s bargaining unit!

Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...

Highlights from AGMA’s New One-Year Agreement with Oregon Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...

🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!