Posted 1/12/2024, 4:06:01 PM
Musicians' Union Enters Contract Talks Seeking Streaming Pay, AI Protections
- AFM to negotiate new contract with AMPTP covering musicians in film/TV; priorities are gaining streaming residuals, protecting against AI/likenesses, wage increases, health care
- Negotiations scheduled for Jan 22-31; rally planned for first day
- AFM concerned about potential work stoppage if talks sour like with other recent guild negotiations
- Seeking to address "yellow dog contracts" that bar composers from working with AFM members
- AFM attended WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes in solidarity, expects their support in return