Musicians' Union Secures Landmark Deal with Studios

The American Federation of Musicians reaches a tentative agreement with studios, introducing streaming residuals and AI protections.

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), marking a significant victory for musicians.
The deal includes historic breakthroughs in streaming residuals for musicians, establishing critical guardrails against the misuse of AI, meaningful wage increases, and other important gains.
AFM International President Tino Gagliardi hailed the agreement as a watershed moment for artists creating soundtracks for film and TV productions.
The agreement, unanimously recommended by the AFM bargaining committee, awaits ratification by the general membership.
Solidarity among Hollywood labor unions, including SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild of America, IATSE, and the Teamsters, played a crucial role in reaching the agreement.