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 Re: Alternatives to the AFM
Author: allencole 
Date:   2004-12-24 19:54

The number one change that the union needs is the one that keeps its doors effectively closed to new members who work in a framework outside the Union's paradigm. Most of us work in non-union situations that we don't want to abandon, and want access to non-union musicians that we know and trust. AFM has a lot of backpedaling to do before getting a widespread membership.

As a member of organized labor, it is a miserable failure for the average musician...which makes me think that some sort of professional association might provide some real benefits while not monkeying with how we do business.

My local is pretty much dominated by symphony musicians. Good musicians, but members of an unprofitable operation which requires a lot of governmental and charitable propping up. Given that I am already a full-time musician without their help, I would be reluctant to have them telling me how to run my business, let alone charging me dues for that dubious service.

There must be a way of banding together for mutual benefit without the kinds of dynamics that are at work in a labor union.

Allen Cole

Post Edited (2004-12-25 07:29)

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