THE TRAVELING MUSICIANS UNION
American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
322 West 48th St., 3rd Floor New York, NY 10036 tel. 212.843.8726 | office@local1000.com | |||||
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New Members Join at Folk Alliance! Our presence at the International Folk Alliance in Memphis has resulted in eight (8) new members! Read More.
Utah Phillips Update Local 1000 member Utah Phillips has been experiencing a health crisis over the past week or so. Read More.
AFM Bylaw Change Allows Bands To Join for Less At our September 2007 membership meeting, Local 1000 adopted a new policy, which makes it more economical for bands to join our union. Read More.
Delta Carry-On Policy, an Example for Other Airlines This past May the AFM (American Federation of Musicians) ended its boycott of Delta Airlines when the carrier agreed to accept guitars and "other smaller instruments" as carry-on baggage. We hope this new policy becomes a template for other airlines. Read More.
Pete Seeger Nobel Peace Prize campaign continues Nearly 7,000 people have signed the petition to nominate Pete Seeger for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read More.
Now there’s a reason to join the union: Because it’s ours!
Local 1000 was created by and for traveling musicians. No matter where you live in Canada or the U.S., if you tour on the folk, bluegrass and acoustic music circuit, Local 1000 is for you.
“Health benefits, pension plan, and they listen to my ideas! I’m Local 1000 for life!”
– PAULA LARKE
