Why Join Local 77-274?

United in solidarity, AFM Local 77-274 seeks to organize and fight for the common interests of musicians in all aspects of our industry by advocating for fair wages and working conditions, and by opposing the forces of exploitation through collective action.
Local 77-274 Benefits
Verified
Individual Verified Local 77-274 Artist Page
Opportunities
Opportunities to by hired by organizations and companies looking to high union musicians
Contractors
Access to contractors booking local and national touring productions
Ensembles
List your ensemble in our ensemble booking directory
Insurance
Access to liability and equipment insurance
Payroll
Access to Local 77-274 payroll
Relief
Relief support for hardships
Representation
Representation for lobbying local and national government
Discounts
Discounts on car rentals and more
Member Dues
(All charges will be subject to a 2% transaction fee)
REGULAR MEMBER
New to the AFM
- Yearly Member Dues: $200
- AFM Federation Fee: $65 (one time)
- Local 77-274 Initiation Fee: $100 (one time)
$365 + 2% = $372.30 (year 1)
$200 + 2% = $204 (annually)
STUDENT MEMBER
Currently a student
- Yearly Member Dues: $100.00
- AFM Federation Fee: WAIVED
- Local 77-274 Initiation Fee: WAIVED
$100.00 + 2% = $102.00 (annually)
Must be registered in an accredited school, college or university. When no longer a student, s/he converts to Regular member without additional fees. New student member applicants must send a copy of their school ID after registering for an Account.
YOUTH MEMBER
Twenty years of age of younger
- Yearly Member Dues: $100.00
- AFM Federation Fee: WAIVED
- Local 77-274 Initiation Fee: WAIVED
$100.00 + 2% = $102.00 (annually)
LIFE MEMBER
65 years old + 35 years of membership
- Yearly Member Dues: $100.00
- AFM Federation Fee: WAIVED
- Local 77-274 Initiation Fee: WAIVED
$100.00 + 2% = $102.00 (annually)
Minimum age requirement is 65 years old. Applicants must have 35 cumulative years of AFM membership.
DUAL MEMBER
Current or former member of the AFM
- Yearly Member Dues: $200
- AFM Federation Fee: WAIVED
- Local 77-274 Initiation Fee: $100 (one time)
$300.00 + 2% = $306.00 (year 1)
$200.00 + 2% = $204.00 (annually)