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Payment is due by January 1, 2026. A late fee of $5 will be added for payments received after January 31, 2025. Regular Member: $130.00 (full-year)Regular Member: $65.00 (half-year)Trusted Contractor: $160.00 (full year)*Life Member: $78.00 (full year)Inactive Life Member: $72.00 (full year) *To qualify as a Life Member, a person must be at least 65 […]

President, Tihda Vongkoth As a mid-career millennial, Tihda Vongkoth (she/they) has found belonging in various communities, including the Lao diaspora, with able-bodied people, and in certain Queer spaces. She’s proud to be a partner, a loving dog/plant/fish/turtle parent, a step-grandparent, a sister, daughter, friend, and neighbor. Tihda speaks standard American English, though they grew up […]

About the Pension The American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) is a trust fund established by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and various musical industry employers through collective bargaining. Generally, funding comes from contributing employers who are engaged in industries such as live theatre, motion picture, television, commercials, music videos, and casual engagements […]

What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement? A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is a written contract between an employer (or group of employers) and a union representing the employees. This contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including things like wages, working hours, benefits, workplace safety, and other key issues. The main purpose of a […]