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New England Area Meeting on October 16

Published September 18, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

New England Area Members: SAVE THE DATE! The New England Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Monday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with their fellow local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. Members of the Area were sent an email earlier today with more information and a link to register. ... Read More -->

Local 802 AFM Rally Outside Lincoln Center Tomorrow

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Local 802 AFM's "Rally for a Fair Contract" is tomorrow, September 19, outside Lincoln Center at 6:30 p.m. ET. AGMA members: please consider coming to the rally tomorrow if you are in the area. AGMA stands in solidarity with our Local 802 colleagues in their contract dispute with New York City Ballet, who have yet to step up to compensate these artists in line with their tremendous value to this successful company. We urge a swift and just resolution that respects and reflects these musicians' essential role within the City Ballet community. We strengthen our collective voice by coming together with our sibling unions and advocating for shared concerns. Follow Local 802 on their social media channels for timely ... Read More -->

AGMA Member Orientation and Informational Webinar on September 28

Published September 15, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

AGMA will again host “An Intro to AGMA,” a live new-member orientation and informational webinar, on Thursday, September 28. AGMA Members are welcome to join the webinar at 10:00 a.m. ET or 9:00 p.m. ET on September 28. The webinars will be the same, so members should select whatever time works best with their schedule. The estimated running time of the webinar is 30-45 minutes. “An Intro to AGMA” will cover everything from the history of AGMA and its structure, to the basics of joining AGMA, to why workers form unions and how they create collective power. The webinar will be presented by Griff Braun, AGMA's National Organizing Director. This is open to all AGMA members in good standing, from brand-new members ... Read More -->

Message to Lyric Opera of Chicago AGMA Artists

Published September 14, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO AGMA ARTISTS: Your Negotiating Committee is pleased to announce that a Tentative Agreement with Lyric has been reached. Please check your email over the next few days! Important information is being sent: September 13: Upcoming shop meeting information was emailed to eligible members September 14: Tentative Agreement will be emailed to eligible members for review September 15: Link to cast a ratification vote will be emailed to eligible members on Friday afternoon at the conclusion of the shop meeting ... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Agreement with Cincinnati Ballet

Published September 13, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Cincinnati Ballet was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 3-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Weekly wage increases:Year 1: 4.5%Year 2: 3.5% Year 3: 3% Increase to the delegate fee Increase to the extraordinary risk fee Increase to the minimum number of guaranteed dancers Additional personal day for observing Juneteenth Access to personal days for first year Artists Paid bereavement leave for close relatives Dancers will have access to all approved performance photos for non-commercial use, and inc... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies 5-Year Agreement with Ballet Hispánico

Published September 12, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Ballet Hispánico was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 5-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Compensation:10% increase in Year 1 for senior level dancers, with 2% - 5% increases for other levelsIncreases of 3% (Y2), 2.5% (Y3), 3% (Y4), 3.5% (Y5) for all levelsHistoric increases in other wages including Delegate Fee, Extraordinary Risk, Artistic Emergency Rehearsal, Free Day, Overtime rate, Penalty rateSignificant increases to meal money The addition of a new bi-annual bonus structure Addition of 1% matching retirem... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies FIRST Agreement with Ballet Idaho

Published September 11, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The FIRST collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Ballet Idaho was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this FIRST 3-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Established minimum weekly compensation that increases each year New: Seniority Pay of $10 per week per year. Comprehensive Extended, Sick, Personal, Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Parental Leave Secured current practice of Physical Maintenance Program and Comp Tickets/Vouchers Added Extraordinary Risk Pay Secured no work on standard national holidays including Juneteenth. Secured adequate number of pointe shoes... Read More -->

AGMA Ratifies 4-Year Agreement with Philadelphia Ballet

Published September 7, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

The new collective bargaining agreement between AGMA and Philadelphia Ballet was approved by AGMA leadership, after being overwhelmingly ratified by the shop. Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this 4-year agreement! CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS: Wage increases of 4%, 4%, 3%, and 3% with an additional 1% annual salary paid out as a COVID Return Recognition Bonus by January 31, 2024 (resulting in a first-year increase of 5%) Significant increases in apprentice wage rates Improvements in PBII and Apprentice progression to corps Increases in choreographer fees and royalties (and language making it clear that choreographers may negotiate above these minimum rates) I... Read More -->

Coming Up: “Addressing the Pipeline: The Next Generation of Staging Staff”

Published September 6, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

Register Today! REMINDER! The Staging Staff Caucus invites all AGMA Staging Staff members to its next meeting on Monday, September 11, at 9:00 p.m. ET for an in-depth discussion on the staging staff pipeline. Industry experts, including Stage Manager Jean Egdorf of The Open Stage Project, will present and discuss "Addressing the Pipeline: The Next Generation of Staging Staff" to AGMA Staging Staff members. AGMA members with connections to training programs will share their successes and guidance on how other institutions can create similar programs and insight on how to better support and uplift professionals from underrepresented groups. This presentation and discussion will not be recorded, so attendance is encouraged.... Read More -->

Labor Day Message from AGMA Leadership

Published August 31, 2023   |  By Musical Artists  |  Post in All Areas

On this auspicious Labor Day weekend, AGMA honors all of the Union’s members who illuminate our lives with their talents. There are so many ways to be an AGMA member. First and foremost is to work to enliven this industry with your incredible artistry. We are a union of Artists who have come together to fight for one another and to raise our voices in unison so that we can achieve sustainable careers in the performing arts. Every Artist who works to improve the opera, ballet, and concert industries, to make our workplaces safer, more equitable, and more livable, makes it possible for their colleagues and the next generation of artists to do what they love, so we thank you for your commitment to your colleagues, your union, and... Read More -->