AFM Canadian Cultural Exchange
The AFM will act as your sponsor for engagements in Canada. Forms are available at the Local 6 office and must be completed at least 30 days prior to the performance.
AFM Negotiated Electronic Media Agreements
The AFM negotiates agreements for all electronic media employment which include reuse and new use payments, pension, and health and welfare benefits.
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Equipment Insurance, Liability Insurance, & much more.
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The Legislative Action Fund (formerly TEMPO) is a political action committee (PAC) that supports the AFM's friends in Congress through political contributions. The support is made possible by voluntary donations to the fund from AFM members. Contributions cannot be taken from AFM dues paid into the general treasury.
AFM PENSION FUND
www.afm-epf.org
Employer paid contributions to the American Federation of Musicians - Employers Pension Fund are a part of most Local 6 contracts. Vesting requires contributions on $3,000 of earned wages in each of 5 consecutive years
AFM Emergency Traveling Musician Assistance
The AFM offers assistance to traveling members through their 1-800-ROADGIG number. If you have filed the proper union contracts and are then stiffed by a club owner on the road, help is only a phone call away.
Career Advice
Members can make an appointment to meet with a staff representative to get helpful career advice, including information on putting together promotional materials.
Credit Union
Sea West Coast Guard Federal Credit Union. www.seawest.org
Contract Guarantee Fund
The union will pay Local 6 musicians unpaid scale wages for engagements performed in our jurisdiction if a proper contract is filed with the Local prior to the engagement.
Death Benefit Insurance
All Local 6 members in good standing have $2000 of life insurance through the union's policy.
Free Legal Consultation
Local 6 retains legal counsel to advise us and intervene when necessary regarding employee/employer matters and the general area of labor law. A free consultation for a non-union matter is also available to members. Requests for all such advice must be made to the Local President or Secretary - Treasurer. For matters regarding entertainment law and copyright law, members should directly consult attorneys who specialize in those fields.
In addition, the following legal benefit is available through Union Plus:
- A free initial consultation with a lawyer of up to 30 minutes (in person or over the phone)
- A free simple document review and explanation
- A free follow-up letter or phone call, if likely to resolve a legal matter
- Most additional services are discounted by 30% (including attorney's hourly rates and flat fees for most common legal cases)
Through an arrangement with French Cormany Insurance Services, Inc of Irvine, California, Local 6 is able to offer self-pay, group health & dental insurance to its members. This group health plan is not intended for members 65 and older. Members interested in obtaining rates on medigap insurance should contact the local, and we will put them directly in touch with our broker. The available plans are through Kaiser (HMO), HealthNet (both HMO and PPO), and Delta Dental. All of the plans offer guaranteed acceptance and coverage for pre-existing conditions.
For more information and applications, visit www.afm6.org/GroupHealthInsurance.htm.
Local 6 currently has agreements with more than 40 employers in the Bay Area including the SF Symphony, Opera, Ballet, and major theaters in town.
Membership Directory
A directory of all members, including address, phone, e-mail, and instruments played. Also includes our Local 6 bylaws, scale info, instructions on how to fill out a contract, a music industry quick reference guide, and local advertisers.
Pre-Printed, Legal Contracts
Contracts suitable for all types of engagements are available free of charge. These easy to use contracts contain appropriate language for the resolution of disputes and provide protection for both musicians and purchaser. When properly signed and filed, they are enforced by the union and its attorneys.
Professional Publications
All members receive the AFM International Musician and the Local 6 Musical News. These keep you abreast of union business, job openings, auditions, events, and articles of interest to musicians.
Members may use the Local 6 rehearsal room at a very nominal cost. The room is equipped with a piano, drum kit, chairs and music stands.
Earl Watkins 1920 - 2007
24-track digital recording
Pro Tools
Large, comfortable live room
Experienced engineer
Complete recording services
Remote recording available
Special low rate for members
(415) 373 - 8874
As a union member, you and your family are eligible for special money-saving Union Plus benefits. From flowers to travel, wireless service and movie tickets, union members and their families save on products and services they use everyday. Find out more at the Union Plus website.
Wage Scales
Members participate in the establishment of minimum wage scales and working conditions for all types of musical employment. Union contracts require compliance with these scales and insure that musicians are not exploited.
Workshops/Clinics
Local 6 hosts clinics and music business workshops that are free for members and usually $10 for the general public. Check out the events page.
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