Standing together, you have sent over 10,000 individual letters to our Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Senate Pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senate Budget Chair Scott Wiener and Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel. These continue to be the key elected officials in the next phase of our fight, and these letters are critical to have your voices heard.
This week, we achieved a major milestone in our fight, but we are not done yet. Continue reading
A Message from AFM International President Tino GagliardiFor the past several months, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has lobbied on behalf of musicians regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2025-2026 Budget. For the first time, the AFM has taken a strong, proactive position to ensure we are heard in Sacramento. With thanks to Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) President Stephanie O’Keefe and AFM local leaders up and down the state, we have been successful. Our union now has a seat at the table among the other arts and entertainment unions and guilds. Continue reading
On the afternoon of June 4, SB 630 passed the Senate Floor 34 YES 1 NO, and that evening AB 11380 passed the Assembly floor 70 YES 1 NO.
Our fight continues to MODERNIZE and advocate for the inclusion of the EXPANSION by way of the Governor’s proposed budget.
WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW?
1. 📝 Take 2 minutes to submit a letter to key elected officials through our re-launched campaign to ‘Keep California Rolling: Reel Jobs Need Real Action Now!” – send your letter
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Life Member. Composer
3/28/1941 – 5/30/2025
by Pam Gates
I was lucky enough to have worked with Alf and “The Simpsons” TV show orchestra for 12 years!
Alf was a magnificent composer and held wonderful AFM sessions. First and foremost he took care of business. He absolutely knew what musical result he wanted from his players and his crew accomplished that! Continue reading
Gathering Time: 9:30 a.m. @ La Brea & Sunset (NE Corner)
Parade Start Time: 11 a.m.
This year, we are marching to show our PRIDE and support of our LGBTQ+ community, and to raise awareness of our ongoing fight to protect and grow film and television jobs in our state through our Keep California Rolling campaign and the fight to expand and modernize our film and television jobs program. AFM will be marching alongside Teamsters, SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, WGA-W and more.
Please register below and we will share full event details as we get closer to the parade date:
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The Keep LA Housed Coalition — in conjunction with the LA County Fed, labor unions, renters groups and housing groups — is currently working on the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO) initiative to improve rules for renters in the city of Los Angeles.
The coalition is working with, and advocating for, low-income and vulnerable residents in L.A. who would be directly impacted by an update to LARSO, which is meant to provide for predictable, absorbable rent increases that allow landlords to receive a fair rate of return without fueling increased displacement and homelessness. Continue reading
We are in the most critical moment of our fight to expand and modernize our California film and television jobs program.
Simply put, we will need the voices of every single member, small business, family members, friends and colleagues to get this across the finish lines in the coming week. The toughest part of this fight remains in front of us over the next two weeks. Continue reading
Virtual Meeting via Zoom – 7:30 p.m.
Purpose: To discuss AFM Local 47’s engagement in the Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC) and the Federation’s strategy regarding advocacy for the inclusion of post-production scoring in the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Open to all Local 47 members in good standing. Zoom registration is required. Please register ASAP — registration will close on the day of the Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Once your membership is verified by our staff, you will receive an email link with the virtual access code.
Member. Violin
10/17/1967 – 4/9/2025
Roberto Cani, an internationally acclaimed violinist whose artistry and dedication to music inspired audiences across the globe, passed away on April 9, 2025. Known for his extraordinary talent and devotion to the violin, Roberto leaves behind a legacy of beautiful artistry and a deep passion for music. Continue reading