The Twin Cities  Musicians Union has “been overwhelmed by the generosity of those coming to our assistance” during their recent challenges in supporting both the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. You can read their personal letter of thanks to the Tucson Federation of Musicians for their support by clicking here.

The Tucson Federation of Musicians (AFM Local 33) held their first annual “Find a Teacher Workshop” on September 21, 2013, at the University School of Music. Over 25 union members participated, giving the 63 workshop attendees free ten minute mini-lessons.  Nearly all the orchestral instruments were represented, as well as guitar, piano, and saxophone.  Students […]

At the 99th AFM Convention this summer, Timothy Zavodil, the chair of the Minnesota Orchestra negotiating committee, gave an emotional and heart wrenching account of the lockout of the Minnesota Orchestra musicians, which has been going on for almost a year now.  The story of how the musicians came together and united their community was inspiring and incredible. […]

All are welcome to attend an joint presentation on this important question by the Labor Education Program at the University of Arkansas Little Rock and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E) on September 23rd, 7pm at the University of Arizona.  For details, click here.

Labor Rights and Equal Rights are inextricably linked.  Join the Southern Arizona Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom this Wednesday, August 28,  2013, at 5:30pm at Armory Park in downtown Tucson. View the official press release for more information.