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American Federation of Musicians

The American Federation of Musicians represents over 70,000 professional musicians in the US and Canada. The AFM negotiates fair agreements, protects ownership of recorded music, secures health care and pension benefits, and lobbies for musicians' rights on AI and streaming royalty issues.

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For Law Students

The AFM's agreements covering film scoring, recording sessions, and live performance are essential reading for music law students. The union's positions on AI-generated music and streaming residuals are central to current entertainment law debates.

Key Programs & Events

▸Recording Musicians Agreement →

▸Film/TV Session Scales →

▸AI Policy →

Latest from AFM

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