American Federation of Musicians Begins Contract Negotiations Amid Support from Other Unions

Key issues include streaming residuals, better wages, improved working conditions, and AI protections.

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has begun contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), with a rally held at the AMPTP headquarters.
Key issues for the AFM include the demand for streaming residuals, better wages, improved working conditions, and protections against artificial intelligence capturing and using member work without permission or compensation.
The AFM's contract was originally set to expire in November 2023, but was extended by six months due to the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
AFM's negotiations are set to continue through January 31, and if an agreement is not reached, it could potentially disrupt the Academy Awards scheduled for March 10.
Other Hollywood unions, including the WGA, Teamsters and SAG-AFTRA, have shown support for the AFM, with members and leadership attending the rally.