Orange County Musicians Union, Local 7, AFM

06/19/2026

As we observe Juneteenth, we pledge to create a Federation where all members feel included, secure, and truly empowered.

06/19/2026

Special Webinar: Copyright Basics for Musicians
Thursday, July 9, 3 pm ET
Register at AFM.org/copyright-basics-for-musicians

06/02/2026

05/25/2026

Concerned about reporting? The NotMe app is a secure portal for AFM members that connects you with assistance with employment-related complaints, including discrimination, harassment, a broken contract, a payroll mix-up, or feeling unsafe.
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05/25/2026

Today, we honor the fallen military members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Remimder, the AFM offices will be closed today.

05/25/2026

04/17/2026

This is a great day for freelance musicians in the AFM - American Federation of Musicians! We are excited that our member, Milton Salazar is the inaugural Secretary-Treasurer of the FMA!

The International Executive Board of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) has recognized the Freelance Musicians Association (FMA) as an official AFM Player Conference with representation at the 103rd AFM Convention in June.

“I am excited to announce the board’s unanimous decision to grant player conference status to the Freelance Musicians Association,” said AFM President Tino Gagliardi. “Freelance musicians are the backbone of our Federation. By formalizing the FMA as a Player Conference, we ensure these members have the structural support necessary to protect their standards and strengthen their voice within our union.”

As a binational body of working musicians, the FMA is dedicated to improving the economic security and professional standing of those in self-directed and multi-employer work. In collaboration with Federation leadership, AFM Locals, and allied organizations, the FMA provides a structured space for coordination, problem-solving, and collective action.

The FMA joins the AFM’s established Player Conferences: the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM), the Regional Orchestra Players’ Association (ROPA), the Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians (OCSM), the Recording Musicians Association (RMA), and the Theater Musicians’ Association (TMA).

Through this recognition, FMA delegates will participate in the 103rd AFM Convention to represent the interests of freelance musicians in the union’s legislative and decision-making processes.

For more information on the FMA, visit: https://afmfreelance.org/

03/27/2026

Honored to have received an award for some of the most union members to have voted for prop 50 from the CA Federation of Labor!