General

New Orleans Women in Music

We got a call today from Leslie Cooper of New Orleans. Her group, the New Orleans Women in Music, formed as a result of Hurricane Katrina to help women in the New Orleans area recover from losses due to the…

Continue reading | Leave a comment

DO NOT WORK FOR LOUISVILLE

TO ALL AFM MEMBERS: Below is a message from Bruce Ridge, ICSOM Chair regarding the Louisville Orchestra management’s attempt to replace the current musicians of the Louisville Orchestra.   This action by the Louisville Orchestra is deplorable.  Please let your students…

Continue reading | Leave a comment

Unfair List: Louisville Orchestra

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2011 AFM Places Louisville Orchestra on Unfair List The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has placed the Louisville Orchestra on its “Unfair List,” following the orchestra’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy without a collective bargaining…

Continue reading | 1 Comment

Peabody Opera House

A new agreement has been reached with the Peabody Opera House.  The agreement covers all local musicians who provide musical accompaniment for acts and artists performing at the Peabody Opera House. It covers the time period from September 1, 2011…

Continue reading | Leave a comment

Say No to Right to Work

Join the Fight to Save the Middle Class Hourly or salaried, if someone else decides what you are paid, Right To Work means you work for less. Contact your Missouri State Legislator now and tell them that Right to Work…

Continue reading | Leave a comment

Time Out Energy Products Announces Donation Program

Time Out will donation 50% of all of the profits to the MASL Bequest Fund to help fellow union musicians. Enjoy great energy drinks. Support the MASL and made-in-the-USA Time Out!

Continue reading | Leave a comment