Advocacy Programs

WHY WE DO IT

Atlanta Federation of Musicians is here to be a strong collective voice to protect and empower professional musicians across Georgia. Our mission is to serve and protect the work of professional musicians, to foster a culture of collectivism among our members, and to use our voice to advance the interests and needs of professional musicianship and unionism within the community.

GET INVOLVED

SOLIDARITY TEAM

By signing up as a member of the Solidarity Team, you are adding your name to a list of people that will receive calls to action for AFM campaigns, as well as updates about rallies and marches for other unions in need. There is no obligation by being on the team, but as union members, our voice is our most powerful tool. Adding our Local’s voice will only strengthen the state of union membership overall. To join, contact our office by phone (404-873-2033) or by email (office@atlantamusicians.com). This is an all-volunteer team meant to stand with many of the unions who have regularly marched in solidarity with the AFM across the country and here in Atlanta in our times of need. LEND YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!

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ORGANIZING TASK FORCE

The Organizing Task Force of AFM Local 148-462 is charged with both external and internal organizing of our Union, with the goals of expanding, involving, and better serving our membership, being a more visible and relevant presence in the Atlanta music community, and serving the needs and goals of all musicians in our Local’s jurisdiction.

NIGHT SCHOOL AT THE HALL

The Organizing Task Force has establishing a program for members and other musicians called “Night School at the Hall”. As part of the program, music professionals and thought-leaders from the industry will be invited to lead presentations on topics relevant to the lives of working musicians, with the mission to better serve and inform our members moving into the future. The sessions will be complementary for all musicians, regardless of Union membership status.

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Strategic Plan

IDENTITY

Define Local 148-462, bringing clarity to who we are as an organization, what our objectives are to better serve professional musicians, and present a unified voice to the community at large.

ORGANIZING

Make an active campaign to grow our membership, create additional contracted-work opportunities, and establish the Fair Trade Music program throughout our jurisdiction.

SOLIDARITY

Create a sense of solidarity with our Local and fellow professional musicians, increase meeting attendance, add education engagement points, and push forward with AFM and union-centered campaigns.

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Contact

Atlanta Federation of Musicians

551 Dutch Valley Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30324

Call (404) 873-2033

office@atlantamusicians.com

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 10 am- 4 pm