AFM Local 47

Don't miss AFM Local 47's latest issue of Overture featuring our member spotlight of legendary percussionist Paulinho da Costa, an interview with American Mosaic's composer and photographer, AFM convention reports, and much more! Visit Local 47's website to read the magazine.

Your next union meeting is just around the corner. Please register and save the date.  Your vote is your voice! Register today at forms.gle/3TGzQZo1VGFQrt…

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at AFM Local 47.

Congratulations to AFM Local 47 member John Fogerty for receiving the 2026 esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala today. Read more about him and his award here: songhall.org/news/johnny-me…

Join Local 47 at the LA Pride Parade Sunday, June 14. RSVP at forms.gle/dUVZoxptQEgxm2… if you'd like to march with us! More about the parade here: lapride.org/event/la-pride…

Happy Pride Month from all of us at AFM Local 47. #UnionStrong #AFM

We are waiving initiation fees until June 30, 2026. Give your music career the protections and benefits it deserves with union membership. Find out more at afm47.org/join #UnionStrong #AFM #musician

"On behalf of AFM Local 47, president Marc Sazer called Bass 'a champion of issues of direct concern to musicians, whether we perform on film and TV scores, make music played on AM/FM radio or play in live music venues.'" Read the full story below hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-…

CAPA’s progress and the speed at which the legislation has been developed has been nothing short of miraculous.  However, there is still much to be done. afm47.org/press/californ…

Local 47 member Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr, was featured in The Los Angeles Times Entertainment section today, along with with Sheryl Crow and producer T Bone Burnett, who are also 47 members. #UnionStrong latimes.com/entertainment-…

Join us this Saturday to help us collect food donations! Sign up by contacting Eva Nevarez at e.nevarez@afm47.org.

We hope to see you there! Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/185SJ6… For more information, visit irle.ucla.edu/2025/04/28/may…

As a coalition, the EUC is committed to ensuring that the next governor fully understands our industry, the challenges our members face, the good union jobs at stake, and the importance of investing in film and television production in California. afm47.org/press/ensuring…

Local 47's General Membership Meeting is a great way to participate in your union! We hope to see you there. RSVP today at tinyurl.com/4p97x5xr

Grand opening of the South LA HQ for Mayor Karen Bass.

All are welcome! Join us on Zoom on April 13 via this link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83334032989?… And submit your questions at form.jotform.com/260547349702965 Hope to see you there!

Ms. Waldo was a member of AFM Local 47 for 87 years, from 1939 until her death this week. Rest in Peace. nytimes.com/2026/04/06/art…

Local 802 American Federation of Musicians President Dan Point and Local 47 AFM President Marc Sazer responded to Trump's insulting words. Read the full story below at deadline.com/2026/04/bruce-…

Pay by March 31st to avoid an interruption in your membership. Pay today with one of these three ways: 1) Call us at 323-993-3116; 2) Log in to your account at ensemble.afm47.org; or 3) Send a check to AFM Local 47 3220 Winona Ave Burbank, CA 91504,