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ProMusicDB Files Provisional Patent Application on Digital Identity Governance for Music Professionals
This month, ProMusicDB took a big step on behalf of musicians everywhere and filed the platform’s technical specifications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which describe how ProMusicDB can preserve, protect, and authenticate the digital identity of music creators and musical works in the digital realm.
These technical tasks are accomplished in the form of an artist-contributed, non-profit music credits database and digital archive, to be created by musical artist contribution for the public good, forever. Continue reading
Grocery Workers #MakeEndsMeet march & rally 8/2/016
UPDATE 8/4/2016: Today, UFCW reports that the union reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, pending ratification by their membership. Congratulations to members of UFCW and their leadership on this new agreement, and thank you to our members who turned out in support of our sisters and brothers! Standing together, we win. Sign up for Local 47 Action Alerts @ bit.ly/L47actionalerts
On Aug 2, 2016, hundreds of union members marched & rallied in support of Vons, Albertsons & Ralphs workers fighting to #MakeEndsMeet. Continue reading
Our Story, Our Legacy: BlackMusic, BlackWork exhibit to celebrate the rich legacy of Los Angeles Local 767
Workers and supporters of the Los Angeles Black Worker Center and former members and family of the historical L.A. musicians union Local 767 join together at the BlackMusic, BlackWork kickoff fundraising event, which took place at the Vision Theatre in Liemert Park July 21. (Photo: Linda A. Rapka)
The richness of Los Angeles comprises stories that move the mind, soul, and conviction. One of these stories is the unsung bravery and artistry of early Central Avenue musicians whose work transformed L.A.’s music industry forever.
BlackMusic, BlackWork, an upcoming historical exhibit of the Los Angeles Black musicians union Local 767, aims to share dynamic history of organizing in the arts that spans the founding of the city’s Black musicians union in the 1920s to the contemporary struggles of working musicians who understand the transformative power of art and culture.
Artifacts from the historical Los Angeles Black musicians union Local 767 from the 1920s through the 1950s.
In a major kickoff event to raise funds for this historic exhibition set to debut in February 2017 during Black History Month, AFM Local 47, the Los Angeles Black Worker Center, UCLA Labor Center, and the City of Los Angeles hosted the Jam Session for Justice in the Arts Fundraiser at the Vision Theatre in Liemert Park on July 21.
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Congratulations 68th Emmy Nominees!
Congratulations to the following Los Angeles Local 47 & AFM members who received 2016 Annual Emmy Awards nominations, and to all of the talented L.A. musicians who performed on over FIFTY of this year’s nominated series, commercials & TV specials! Winners will be announced Sunday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m. (PT) on ABC. Continue reading
Stronger Together: Why it Pays to Work Union
As an AFM member, you shape your future through participation in the decision-making process at local and national levels. When you work under AFM contracts, employers make contributions toward your retirement fund. When you meet eligible earnings thresholds, you and your dependents have access to health and life insurance. Continue reading
That Thing That is Taft Hartley
by Gordon Grayson, EMD Administrator
Every Monday the Local sends a stack of automatically generated letters to all sorts of non-member musicians from all sorts of places for all sorts of engagements. These Taft-Hartley Musician Notifications refer to multitudes of musical employment, but all have one particular thing in common: my signature. The letters are something of a blunt tool, meant to apply to all manner of varied circumstances of employment that today’s musical workplace presents, but they most assuredly are intended to inform rather than offend. They do seemingly never cease to generate curiosity and/or concern among their recipients, who inevitably call the phone number at the bottom to discuss – also mine. Sometimes once a day, sometimes five, I have the opportunity to wax philosophical on the subtle intricacies of congressional legislation as it relates to collective bargaining, labor and union employment… Taft-Brother-Truckin’-Hartley, baby! Continue reading
July 2016 In Memoriam
Richard Hurwitz
Life Member. Orchestrator
4/10/1934 – 6/6/2016
Survived by spouse
Dolores Keys (Yeager)
Life Member. String Bass
11/18/1928 – 4/18/2016
Survived by children
Lloyd B. Luhman
Life Member. Trumpet
2/15/1921 – 5/16/2016
Survived by friends & family
H&W: Safeguarding Member Information is a Top Priority at Blue Shield of CA
Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund
As an eligible* Blue Shield medical plan member who has enrolled in Blue Shield as a benefit option through the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund (the “Fund”), you may now have available to you identity protection services such as identity repair assistance, identity theft insurance and credit monitoring. It makes good sense, and it is offered at no charge. You can access and enroll in these services by calling (855) 904-5733, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday or 24/7 at blueshieldca.allclearid.com. Continue reading
July 2016 Overture Online: Alliance for Women Film Composers
Overture Online
July 2016
Cover Story:
Leveling the Score
Alliance for Women Film Composers celebrates and advocates for female artists
We’re Stronger Together
Why it pays to work union
AFL-CIO Mourns Lives Lost in Orlando Massacre
Labor pulls together in unity for the LGBTQ community
Ill or Injured? Know Your Rights
Learn the basics about your legal protections under the ADA and FMLA
SAVE THE DATES!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: July 25
LOCAL 47 GENERAL ELECTION: December 13
and more!
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Summer 2016 Overture Magazine
Local 47 members will soon be receiving the print Summer magazine in the mail. These print issues contain additional news not found in the public Overture Online, such as Resolutions to amend the bylaws, member status updates, and other announcements requiring due notice per the Bylaws. If you are a member in good standing and didn’t receive your print copy, email us or view it online by logging in to your member account at afm47.org.