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Join us at the City of Burbank Media Industry Expo and Job Fair! AFM Local 47 musicians will be among the many media industry professionals sharing their insights and experiences in the entertainment business.
Whether a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or someone looking to break into the media industry, this premier event offers an exceptional opportunity for participants to connect, learn, and succeed in the media industry.
For more information, visit cityofburbankjobfair.com.
3/27/1943 – 6/5/2024
Life Member. Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Terry Evans, jazz guitar extraordinaire, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on June 5, 2024. Continue reading
Members can take now advantage of our newly created Percussion Rehearsal Room!
Room 2 has been reconfigured to contain all of our percussion equipment, including a full set and half set of timpani, concert bass drum, marimba, and vibraphone. Continue reading
Life Member. Drum Set
1/11/1944 – 5/7/2024
John Perett passed away as a result of advanced dementia in Portland, OR on May 7, 2024. John was 80 years old. He was born in Cambridge, MA on January 11, 1944 to Constantino A. and Patricia D. Perett. Continue reading
Today the Board of Trustees of the American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund announced that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has approved the AFM-EPF application for Special Financial Assistance. Funds are expected to be received on or about August 12, 2024. Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Ensemble 2.0 (aka E2), AFM Local 47’s new cloud-based member and contract database, is now live.
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Happy summer!
We are facing a number of challenges here at Local 47 and every one of them is significant and interconnected. Your Executive Board is grappling with our finances long term, but the realities of revenue versus expenses are presenting real challenges to investing in our goals and values.
Plan on attending the next General Membership Meeting on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. to hear detailed information on our finances. We need your input and participation!
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This Independence Day, we are reminded about the value of freedom in our daily lives.
As a labor union, one important freedom we hold most dear is the freedom in the workplace to be able to work with rights and protections that keep us safe and secure while on the job. Continue reading