As we enter Pride Month, I am reminded of the strength and diversity that makes AGMA resilient and special. We are a union that strives to recognize every member's unique identity and experiences and champions the rights of our LGBTQIA+ members. This month, we honor their contributions to the performing arts and acknowledge the ongoing, unfair struggles they face just by existing. We must continue to confront the question of how to ensure that the performing arts are a place where everyone can come as they are, thrive, and be free from discrimination and prejudice. The answer extends beyond just words. AGMA’s bargaining priorities reflect the need for real action. Especially in recent years, AGMA has successfully negotiated inclus... Read More -->

KICKOFF MEETING REMINDER! The first official kickoff meeting for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. All AAPI AGMA Artists are encouraged to join. Register here. In case you missed the original announcement, the mission of the AGMA AAPI Caucus is to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace for Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, acknowledging and respecting cultural and language diversities. This mission statement may evolve as the caucus develops. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive and empowering community within AGMA. Join the new caucus on June 11 to help shape its future! The AAPI Caucus aims to provide netw... Read More -->

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is pleased to announce that the dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) have won their union! Just under one month since coming forward with their campaign, the dancers have prevailed in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election. Given the unanimous results, DBDT management will recognize AGMA as the exclusive bargaining representative of the dancers. Interim National Executive Director Allison Beck praised the dancers' win, stating, "This victory is a testament to the dancers' determination and unity. We are proud to welcome them into the Union." Beck added, "We look forward to working collaboratively with DBDT management to create a positive and supportive environment for th... Read More -->

  Webinar Alert! The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus hosted David Maurice Sharp, a distinguished financial literacy educator and author of "The Thriving Artist: Saving and Investing for Performers, Artists, and the Stage & Film Industries," for a presentation on Finance, Investing, and Passive Income Basics on Monday, May 20. The presentation was recorded, and the webinar is now available for viewing! AGMA members can access the webinar by logging in to MyAGMA, selecting "AGMA Webinars" from the MyAGMA dropdown menu, and then "AGMA Caucus Webinars." ... Read More -->

Get to Know AGMA’s Soloists Vice President Andrew Stenson [he/him/his] Under the new AGMA constitution, every working group and geographic region now has a Vice President to ensure maximum representation of each and every AGMA member. New Soloists Vice President Andrew Stenson joined later in the term following a vacancy, so he was not included in the original announcement. Let's take this opportunity to get to know him better today! AGMA Member Since: 2009, and this is his first term on the AGMA Board of Governors First AGMA Production: The Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program From: Rochester, MN Currently: Washington, DC “I first decided to join the AGMA Board of Governors because AGMA came through for us during the pandemic. Tha... Read More -->

AGMA’s professional staff serves as a direct line of communication and support for AGMA members. To assist members every step of the way, AGMA’s counsel, senior negotiators, and business representatives are assigned to specific signatory companies to work with members to negotiate and enforce the collective bargaining agreement and protect members’ rights. And, of course, they are available to answer any questions. Given recent updates to AGMA’s professional staff, we recommend that members revisit AGMA’s “Contact Your AGMA Staff Representative” webpage to familiarize themselves with their primary point(s) of contact.... Read More -->

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus has been established within the American Guild of Musical Artists. The first official kick-off meeting for the AAPI Caucus will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. All AAPI AGMA Artists are encouraged to join. Click here to register. The mission of the AGMA AAPI Caucus is to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace for Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, which acknowledges and respects our cultural and language diversities. (The founding members have established this mission statement, which is subject to change as the caucus takes shape.) The AAPI Caucus aims to: Provide networking, mentoring, and development opportunities for AAPI... Read More -->

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) union election for the Dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has been scheduled for May 29. The entire AGMA community is rooting for these dancers during this significant moment. Let's support the dancers of DBDT and encourage them to vote yes! ... Read More -->

On April 30, AGMA officially notified Dallas Black Dance Theatre management of its dancers’ intention to unionize. Unfortunately, DBDT management declined voluntary recognition, prompting AGMA to file for an NLRB election. The election date and further updates will be announced soon. ICYMI: Dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre have taken steps to unionize. Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas, Texas. ... Read More -->

AGMA is thrilled to announce that the National Labor Relations Board has ruled in AGMA’s favor and has ordered an immediate election for the dancers of Miami City Ballet. This decision represents a clear and significant step forward for the dancers seeking to unionize with AGMA.  After rebuffing a clear majority of the Artists' wishes to unionize with AGMA and launching an aggressive anti-union campaign, Miami City Ballet management tried to prevent the dancers from even having a chance to cast a secret ballot, forcing a costly and time-consuming two-day hearing at the NLRB. In the end, Region 12 of the NLRB rejected Miami City Ballet’s claims. A union election has been ordered for May 14. There's still a tremend... Read More -->