How to Join the Union

For new members in 2010:

Initiation Fees: $65.00 Federation + $20.00 Local
(These are one-time-only fees which you pay upon joining)

Dues are $48.00 per quarter. If you've never been a member before, dues are $133.00 (which includes initiation fees).

Waived Initiation Fees:
Initiation fees can be waived for new members if

1. Musicians are joining as a band at the same time as a musical unit (consisting of two or more musicians)
2. Musicians are bandmates of a current AFM member and the rest of the ensemble joins

For existing members in 2010:

$192.00 per year (or 10% discount of $172.80 in JANUARY ONLY). Regular dues are $48.00 per quarter.

Additionally there are work dues, (based on scale wages), payable at:

1. 2% on jobs booked through the Local's referral service
2. 3% on recording sessions
3. Similar varying rates on organized performance groups as defined by their Collective Bargaining Agreements

Talk to our office staff about the costs involved in becoming a member or receiving insurance or health benefits - we're here to help you and answer your questions. Our organizing team is also eager to hear your ideas and concerns as a working musician.

For more information feel free to call us at: (206) 441-7600, Mon-Thurs 9:00-5:00

Membership Application Form