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If you are a musician, there are many reasons why you should join the AFM.
To name just a few, our union provides musicians with:
- Strength through unity in a professional association
- Communication & co-operation to prevent exploitation
- Local representation
- National/International representation
- Members directory
- Assistance with collective bargaining and access to master agreements
- Assistance with recording contract procedures
- Legal assistance on problems with employers, agents and contractors
- Approved, free legal contracts for all types of engagements
- Contract guarantee
- 24-hour nationwide emergency assistance service for traveling musicians
- AFM Employers Pension Fund
- Music Performance Trust Funds for free public concerts
- Special Payments Fund for any new use of recorded music
- Union Privilege program for personal and home mortgage loans
- Equipment/liability insurance at affordable rates
- Sickness and Disability insurance
- AFM Professional Club for discount buying
- Benefit funds such as the Lester Petrillo Fund for Disabled Musicians
- Credit Union
- National and Local Publications such as the International Musician
- Federal and State Legislative Representation
- Immigration Assistance for U.S. and Canadian citizens
- AFM mastercard with preferred rates
- National help Wanted/ At Liberty Registry
- AFM Bulletin Board Service / Internet Access
- National Teaching Registry
- National Auction site for Musical Instruments
- Professional Pride
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