(September 2, 2026) — As a proud member of the Entertainment Union Coalition, the AFM and Local 47’s 5,000 members are delighted that the current legislature in Sacramento saw the wisdom to pass SB 186, which will save hundreds of our members’ jobs in the entertainment industry. Our entire industry is still suffering from the tremendous 42,000 jobs lost in our industry from 2022-2024.
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Statement from American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Support of the Post Production Tax Credit Bill AB 2319
(August 11, 2026) — American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is pleased to announce our support for the passage of AB 2319, the Post Production Tax Credit bill authored by Assembly Member Nick Schultz. Local 47 represents the thousands of world-class musicians who prepare and perform the music scores for theatrical, television and streaming releases. Our diverse community of recording musicians depend upon this work for livable wages, health care and retirement benefits required to build lives, raise families and invest in the musical instruments that they need in order to bring great music and great performance to your favorite films and shows.
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The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is proud to announce it has endorsed Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA [January 6, 2026] — Members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 have elected a new slate of titled officers to lead the union into its next chapter. Marc Sazer will assume the Presidency, with John Acosta returning as Vice President and Gail Kruvand continuing in her role as Secretary/Treasurer. All three officers ran unopposed.
Los Angeles, CA — [September 12, 2025] — The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 today announced that musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic have reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement.
The contract includes substantial increases in base wages, substitute pay, and New Music and Chamber Music pay, as well as improved vacation benefits.
“This negotiation began nearly 11 months ago with the search for legal representation and culminated in an unprecedented four-year agreement,” the LA Phil Orchestra Negotiating Committee shared in a letter sent to the AFM Local 47 Executive Board. “None of this would have been possible without the ongoing support of Local 47.” Continue reading
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) is proud to announce the ratification of the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract. This new agreement, unanimously recommended by the bargaining committee, represents a significant victory for musicians working in film and television. Continue reading
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture contracts. The agreement, unanimously recommended by the bargaining committee, represents a significant victory for musicians working in film and television.
“This agreement represents a major win for musicians who have long been under-compensated for their work in the digital age,” declared AFM International President and Chief Negotiator Tino Gagliardi. “We have secured historic breakthroughs in streaming residuals, established critical guardrails against the misuse of AI, gained meaningful wage increases and other important gains. This agreement represents a watershed moment for the artists who create the soundtracks for countless film and TV productions.” Continue reading
**Event Will Happen Rain or Shine at 9 a.m. **
Los Angeles — On Monday, January 22 at 9 a.m, musicians of the American Federation of Musicians will host a press conference and rally in front of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) headquarters in Sherman Oaks, CA and host a rally ahead of the first day of contract negotiations.
AFM will be joined by members and representatives from SAG-AFTRA, the Teamsters, IATSE, WGA and the LA County Federation of Labor. Continue reading
Los Angeles, CA — The countdown is on! On January 22, the AFM will enter the ring with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the powerful negotiating body representing major studios and networks.
Last summer, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA secured historic contracts after unprecedented strikes, marking a new era of worker solidarity and industry recognition for artist value. These victories ripple outwards, offering potent opportunities for us, the musicians, to leverage in our fight for fair compensation and working conditions. Continue reading
At our April 24, 2023 Local 47 General Membership Meeting, Special Elections took place to fill five vacant offices. The first vote for Secretary/Treasurer yielded the following returns:
SECRETARY/TREASURER – 1 elected
Gail Kruvand – 52
Gary Lasley – 4
Kruvand assumed office immediately upon the completion of the ballot count announcement and certification by the Election Board during the meeting. Kruvand succeeds Danita Ng-Poss, who had served as Secretary/Treasurer since January 2021 until her resignation in January 2023. Continue reading