Membership
Membership is open to any full-time or part-time musician or vocalist,working in pop, rock, country, classical, jazz, folk or any other area of music making in the jurisdiction of Local 92. If you live outside of the jurisdiction of local 92 (Buffalo area) use the Find a Local feature of the AFM web site to find a Local Musicians Union in your area.
WHY JOIN A UNION AND WHAT WILL IT ACCOMPLISH FOR ME?
Over the last several centuries, groups of workers who toiled in the same field or endeavor, have joined together in guilds or unions to promote their craft. They sought to achieve just compensation for their labor and to pass along this information to future generations in hopes of perpetuating their craft.
Unions through collective bargaining have achieved a higher standard of living for their members and raised the standards for health and safety issues.
The American Federation of Musicians is one of the largest unions in the country and includes Canada. We invite you to join our ranks and partake of all the privileges that come with membership.
Member Benefits
- Health Insurance option with Community Blue or Independent Health.
- Credit Union membership option.
- Free Notary Public service.
- Musicians Referral Service - no booking agent fees as a result of our advertising.
- Legal representation
- Music Performance Fund (MPF) concerts.
- Assistance with Canadian work permits.
- Pension benefits and Special Payments for recording under AFM agreements.
- Discounts on services and products through the"Union Privilege" program and different types of insurance including instrument and equipment through AFM programs.
MEMBERSHIP COST
Local 92 membership dues are $132.00 per year, payable as $33.00per quarter, or $127.00 per year if paid in full by January 31.
New members are charged one time fees of $35.00 Local Initiation Fee and $65.00 Federation Initiation Fee.
Youth/Student Memberships are available to anyone under the age of 21 and/or full time college student. No initiation fees are charged, yet you have a full membership and benefits! A savings of $100.00
HOW TO JOIN
Call or visit Local 92 for an application form.
(716) 842.6466
Pint out our online application form (PDF)
and mail it with your check, made payable to:
Buffalo Musicians Association
374 Delaware Ave.
Suite 403
Buffalo N. Y. 14202