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Alissa Monosmith

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is a union that represents musicians. It was established in 1896 and organizes musicians, bargains contracts on their behalf, builds political power for musicians, develops leaders from within its membership, and builds coalitions with other organizations. Over its history, AFM has advocated for musicians' rights and expanded its membership. It provides various benefits and services to support musicians.

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The American Federation of Musicians 1896-Present
What is AFM? AFM is a Federation of Musicians that: Organizes Musicians Bargains Contracts Builds political power Develops Leaders to reflect membership And Builds coalitions and acts with other Organizations. *Statements taken from The American Federation of Musicians Mission Statement*
AFM Through History! 1896-The American Federation of Musicians was established by The American Federation of Labor. 1900-The American Federation of Musicians outreached into Canada as interest grew. 1912 - AFM made a donation to the widows and orphans of the musicians on the Titanic. 1946 - AFM celebrated its 50th Anniversary.
AFM through History! Pt.2 1951 - The Lester Petrillo Fund for Disabled Musicians was created by President James Petrillo in memory of his late son. 1978 - AFM opened its membership to military musicians. 1979 - AFM established a full-time international office in Toronto,Canada. 1996 - AFM celebrated its 100th anniversary!
Presidents of AFM Owen Miller President of AFM from 1896-1900 Secretary of AFM from 1912-1914 Member of the MASL (Musicians Association of Saint Louis) Interesting Information: The Owen Miller Award (MASL Members): recognizes the recipients many years of loyalty, dedication, fellowship and fairness towards Local 2-197 and its members, as well as for action and deed by which the stature of all musicians everywhere is enhanced.
Presidents of AFM Joseph Webber 1900-1914 Frank Carothers 1914-1915 Joseph Webber Re-Elected 1915-1940 James Petrillo 1940-1958 Famous for passing legislation and bargaining for musicians Herman Kenin 1958-1970 Hal Davis 1970-1978 Victor Fuentealba 1978-1987 J. Martin Emerson 1987-1991 Mark Massagli 1991-1995 Steve Young 1995-2001 Tom Lee 2001-Present first President to have held all four elected officer position in the AFM Executive Officer 4 years, International Vice President 4 years, Secretary-Treasurer 2 years and President 9 years
Controversy, 1918 - In the US, the AFM waged a campaign to prevent passage of the 18th Amendment, also known as the "Prohibition Amendment." To support the war effort, Congress adopted a 20% "Cabaret Tax" on admissions to various entertainment establishments. Both prohibition and the cabaret tax decreased employment for musicians.
Controversy, 1922 - The AFM publicized its opposition to child labor. Obviously controversial because some families felt that income (child or not) was income.
And MORE Controversy! PRIDE AT WORK AFM is also a Union that supports LGBT or the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender community. AFM also supports LGBT marriage, which has been looked down on by some.
AFM Member Perks. Insurance Life Instruments Houses Cars/Boats Coverage Death Cancer Disability Points toward Health Care Retirement
More AFM Perks Referals Licensed Agents Bookkeepers Negotiations for Members Working Conditions Wages
Perks for the young Musicians Some Advice From AFM on finding jobs Move to a bigger town. Teach. Find jobs in music at a church. Work as a single on a cruise ship. Look for jingle work with some ad agencies. Contact local retail keyboard stores and offer your services for concerts and promotions (maybe at scale plus a percentage of instruments sold). Find a backer for a CD and promote it yourself, do your own PR getting airtime that could result in more visibility and better paying jobs in music. Find out about various charity functions within a 50-mile radius, and get a sponsor to have you play for the cocktail party or any other part of the venue where music could be played. Come up with a program about music through the years, and do high school assembly programs around the state. Find out when corporate events are coming to town, find out who the meeting planners are, and suggest how you could add to the event
A Recommendation SoOriginally I thought doing research on this would be boring and lame But I actually learned some stuff! I recommend You all go to www.afm.org and read some things in the young musicians section, they talk about all sorts of interesting ways to Make it Big in music.
References www.afm.org http://www.masl2197.org
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AFM project for Welenc

  • 1. The American Federation of Musicians 1896-Present
  • 2. What is AFM? AFM is a Federation of Musicians that: Organizes Musicians Bargains Contracts Builds political power Develops Leaders to reflect membership And Builds coalitions and acts with other Organizations. *Statements taken from The American Federation of Musicians Mission Statement*
  • 3. AFM Through History! 1896-The American Federation of Musicians was established by The American Federation of Labor. 1900-The American Federation of Musicians outreached into Canada as interest grew. 1912 - AFM made a donation to the widows and orphans of the musicians on the Titanic. 1946 - AFM celebrated its 50th Anniversary.
  • 4. AFM through History! Pt.2 1951 - The Lester Petrillo Fund for Disabled Musicians was created by President James Petrillo in memory of his late son. 1978 - AFM opened its membership to military musicians. 1979 - AFM established a full-time international office in Toronto,Canada. 1996 - AFM celebrated its 100th anniversary!
  • 5. Presidents of AFM Owen Miller President of AFM from 1896-1900 Secretary of AFM from 1912-1914 Member of the MASL (Musicians Association of Saint Louis) Interesting Information: The Owen Miller Award (MASL Members): recognizes the recipients many years of loyalty, dedication, fellowship and fairness towards Local 2-197 and its members, as well as for action and deed by which the stature of all musicians everywhere is enhanced.
  • 6. Presidents of AFM Joseph Webber 1900-1914 Frank Carothers 1914-1915 Joseph Webber Re-Elected 1915-1940 James Petrillo 1940-1958 Famous for passing legislation and bargaining for musicians Herman Kenin 1958-1970 Hal Davis 1970-1978 Victor Fuentealba 1978-1987 J. Martin Emerson 1987-1991 Mark Massagli 1991-1995 Steve Young 1995-2001 Tom Lee 2001-Present first President to have held all four elected officer position in the AFM Executive Officer 4 years, International Vice President 4 years, Secretary-Treasurer 2 years and President 9 years
  • 7. Controversy, 1918 - In the US, the AFM waged a campaign to prevent passage of the 18th Amendment, also known as the "Prohibition Amendment." To support the war effort, Congress adopted a 20% "Cabaret Tax" on admissions to various entertainment establishments. Both prohibition and the cabaret tax decreased employment for musicians.
  • 8. Controversy, 1922 - The AFM publicized its opposition to child labor. Obviously controversial because some families felt that income (child or not) was income.
  • 9. And MORE Controversy! PRIDE AT WORK AFM is also a Union that supports LGBT or the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender community. AFM also supports LGBT marriage, which has been looked down on by some.
  • 10. AFM Member Perks. Insurance Life Instruments Houses Cars/Boats Coverage Death Cancer Disability Points toward Health Care Retirement
  • 11. More AFM Perks Referals Licensed Agents Bookkeepers Negotiations for Members Working Conditions Wages
  • 12. Perks for the young Musicians Some Advice From AFM on finding jobs Move to a bigger town. Teach. Find jobs in music at a church. Work as a single on a cruise ship. Look for jingle work with some ad agencies. Contact local retail keyboard stores and offer your services for concerts and promotions (maybe at scale plus a percentage of instruments sold). Find a backer for a CD and promote it yourself, do your own PR getting airtime that could result in more visibility and better paying jobs in music. Find out about various charity functions within a 50-mile radius, and get a sponsor to have you play for the cocktail party or any other part of the venue where music could be played. Come up with a program about music through the years, and do high school assembly programs around the state. Find out when corporate events are coming to town, find out who the meeting planners are, and suggest how you could add to the event
  • 13. A Recommendation SoOriginally I thought doing research on this would be boring and lame But I actually learned some stuff! I recommend You all go to www.afm.org and read some things in the young musicians section, they talk about all sorts of interesting ways to Make it Big in music.
  • 14. References www.afm.org http://www.masl2197.org