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General Membership Meeting: Monday, April 26, 2021
Please join us for our next General Membership Meeting on Monday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
On the agenda (subject to change):
* Presentation of 50-year Pins
* Nominations to Fill Vacancy on Election Board
* Officer Reports
* Old and New Business
The meeting is open to all Local 47 members in good standing. Registration is required. Once your membership is verified, you will receive an email link with the virtual access code.
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#StopAsianHate
AFM Local 47 condemns the horrific acts of hate and violence targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Our union was founded on the core principles of dignity, respect & equality, and we stand together in supporting our AAPI communities.
2021 Oscars
Congratulations 93rd Annual Academy Awards nominees! Three of the Best Original Score nominees were scored with members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Los Angeles:
- “Da 5 Bloods” (Terence Blanchard)
- “Mank” (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross)
- “Soul” (Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste)
Listen to our “Oscars 2021 – #AFM47” playlist here:
The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 25, televised live on ABC from 5-8 p.m. (PST).
David Angel Jazz Ensemble: ‘Out on the Coast’
A Triple-Disc Triumph a Lifetime in the Making
Los Angeles native David Angel is one of the most respected composer/arrangers on the West Coast; however, he is virtually unknown to the general public. That is why tuba and bass-trombone master Jim Self decided it was time to rectify that situation. He brought together the David Angel Jazz Ensemble to record “Out on the Coast,” a gorgeous three-disc, first of its kind anthology of Angel’s music. Continue reading
March 2021 Overture Online: Persevering Through the Pandemic
Hearing Board rulings
The AFM Local 47 Hearing Board has issued the following:
- Hearing Board Ruling 47-2019-01 – Kern v Chase
- Hearing Board Ruling 47-2020-01 – Byrd v Baptist
- Hearing Board Reprimand 47-2019-01 – Ms. Deborah Chase
These documents may be found in the members section of the Local 47 website. Once logged in, navigate to the “Members-Only Scales and Documents” page and view the document under the header “Hearing Board” in the right-hand column.
H&W: What to Expect When You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
When it’s your turn to get a COVID-19 vaccine, we want you to be prepared. Here are some things you can expect:
Getting 2 injections. All but one of the vaccines that have been or may be approved for use require two doses. The doses are given several weeks apart, and the same authorized vaccine brand must be used for both — the vaccines are not interchangeable. Continue reading
Act now to protect our AFM Pension
Our AFM-EPF pension plan is one of over 100 multiemployer union pensions in critical status because of aging demographics, declining participation, and reduced contributions. But now, if we all stand together in unison as AFM members, we can change that.
The AFM and its U.S. player conferences (ICSOM, RMA, ROPA and TMA) have put together a handy toolkit for all members to take action to support the Reconciliation Package and ensure our pension and retirement remain secure. Time is of the essence as pension reform is the closest it has ever been in years to becoming a reality. Lobbying takes a focused and organized effort. There are tens of thousands of pension participants and AFM members around the U.S. We can make this happen! Continue reading
