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Labor Day Parade & Rally Picnic

Join with LA Labor at the

39th Annual Labor Day
Parade & Rally Picnic

Monday, September 3 @ 10am
Wilmington, CA

Join AFM Local 47 President John Acosta, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Lasley & additional union leaders and fellow members for the largest Labor Day parade event on the west coast!

Musicians will be meeting at 9 a.m. at 501 Broad Ave and will be marching with members and leaders of SAG-AFTRA. Come out and show your #unionpride!

Marching bands, union delegations and floats, classic cars and motorcycles will be marching north to Banning Park. The picnic and rally commences at noon. Bring the family and join with our union sisters and brothers for live music and free picnic.

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Nominating Petitions Available Aug. 1

The next AFM Local 47 General Election takes place Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.

Nominating petitions will be available from the Secretary/Treasurer’s office as of Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018.

All completed nominating petitions must be delivered to the Secretary’s Office, in exchange for a signed and dated receipt, no later than Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Continue reading →

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General Membership Meeting: July 23, 2018

At our next General Membership Meeting we are excited to kick off our new Guest Speaker Series. Please join us for a presentation by SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local President Jane Austin, who will speak about the union’s recent video game campaign win, and share ideas and thoughts regarding organizing and motivating members. Don’t miss it!

On the agenda (subject to change):

  • Special Guest Speaker Jane Austin, President, SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles
  • Presentation of 50-Year Pins
  • Resolution to Amend the Bylaws
    (Resolution published in the Summer 2018 issue of Overture Magazine, also
    available in our pdf Overture archive in the members section at afm47.org)
  • Officer Reports
  • Old and New Business

Location: AFM Local 47 Room 7
3220 Winona Ave. Burbank CA 91504

Open to all members in good standing.
Food & refreshments will be served.

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John Acosta to be Honored at Black Business Association ‘Salute to Black Music’

We are proud to announce that Local 47 President John Acosta will be honored by The Black Business Association, the oldest ethnic business organization in the State of California, at its annual Salute to Black Music Awards Dinner.

Held in recognition of African American Music Appreciation Month, this year’s theme is “The Business Behind the Music.” The event takes place Tuesday, June 19 at the California African American Museum. A reception opens at 6 p.m., and the program commences at 7 p.m. Continue reading →

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General Membership Meeting – April 25, 2018

Members: Please join us for our Spring Membership Meeting!

On the agenda (subject to change):
• Presentation of 50-Year Pins
• Election for Salary Review Board & Election Board
• Officer Reports
• Old and New Business

Hear an update from our Political Action Committee, get the latest info about our Grand Opening celebration, and learn about upcoming workshops & events.

Only 50 members are needed for a quorum. Please plan to attend!

Open to all members in good standing. Food & refreshments will be served.

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