American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
@weareagma.bsky.social
The labor union of singers, dancers, staging staff, and faculty, staff, and instructors in opera, choral performance, and ballet/contemporary dance in the United States.
Homemade solidarity hits different. AGMA is with you, @sbworkersunited.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Homemade solidarity hits different. AGMA is with you, @sbworkersunited.org
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As SNAP funding is set to lapse tomorrow, @weareagma.bsky.social President Ned Hanlon shared his experience using SNAP benefits to keep from going hungry while he and his partner were struggling to make ends meet at the beginning of their careers. aflcio.org/2025/10/30/o...
Opera Singer and Union President: How SNAP Was My Lifeline | AFL-CIO
When people talk about SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, conversations too often devolve into stereotypes. The recipients are “lazy,” they should “get a job,” and with a “proper work ethic...
aflcio.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As SNAP funding is set to lapse tomorrow, @weareagma.bsky.social President Ned Hanlon shared his experience using SNAP benefits to keep from going hungry while he and his partner were struggling to make ends meet at the beginning of their careers. aflcio.org/2025/10/30/o...
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We are the union actors, dancers, singers, musicians, stage managers, and behind-the-scenes workers who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. We are proud members of @actorsequity.bsky.social, @afm-union.bsky.social, @weareagma.bsky.social, and @iatse.bsky.social.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are the union actors, dancers, singers, musicians, stage managers, and behind-the-scenes workers who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. We are proud members of @actorsequity.bsky.social, @afm-union.bsky.social, @weareagma.bsky.social, and @iatse.bsky.social.
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We're excited to now be on Bluesky! Follow us here and sign-up on our website to stay updated on the latest news and information from the union arts professionals who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. kennedycenterunions.org
October 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We're excited to now be on Bluesky! Follow us here and sign-up on our website to stay updated on the latest news and information from the union arts professionals who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. kennedycenterunions.org
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Join us in standing with @weareagma.bsky.social members at the New York City Ballet who are asking management for fair wages! actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
Send a Letter to New York City Ballet Management
We are officially asking our supporters for help! Given the current state of negotiations, the AGMA Dancers and Stage Managers of New York City Ballet boycotted the red carpet and dinner at the Fall F...
actionnetwork.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Join us in standing with @weareagma.bsky.social members at the New York City Ballet who are asking management for fair wages! actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
We need your help! Send a letter to New York City Ballet Leadership. Stand with the artists of NYCB. Tell management that the public is watching—and we deserve a fair contract: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
October 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We need your help! Send a letter to New York City Ballet Leadership. Stand with the artists of NYCB. Tell management that the public is watching—and we deserve a fair contract: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
An Update on Contract Negotiations at New York City Ballet: the artists will not be attending tonight's annual fundraising event due to the current state of negotiations. www.musicalartists.org/an-update-on...
October 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
An Update on Contract Negotiations at New York City Ballet: the artists will not be attending tonight's annual fundraising event due to the current state of negotiations. www.musicalartists.org/an-update-on...
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Congrats to @weareagma.bsky.social members at San Francisco Opera and @afm-union.bsky.social members at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the SF Symphony on their new union contracts! www.sfcv.org/articles/mus...
Labor Agreements Reached at SF Symphony, SF Opera, and LA Philharmonic
Peace on the music labor front: SF Symphony Musicians agree on a tentative three-year contract.
www.sfcv.org
September 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Congrats to @weareagma.bsky.social members at San Francisco Opera and @afm-union.bsky.social members at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the SF Symphony on their new union contracts! www.sfcv.org/articles/mus...
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
September 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
AGMA Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: Instead of working with their musicians, management is spending time and resources trying to discredit them—this time, even launching a website to do it. full statement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stands-...
September 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
AGMA Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: Instead of working with their musicians, management is spending time and resources trying to discredit them—this time, even launching a website to do it. full statement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stands-...
AGMA and San Francisco Opera Announce New Two-Year Agreement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-san...
AGMA and San Francisco Opera Announce New Two-Year Agreement | American Guild of Musical Artists
San Francisco, CA (September 9, 2025) – The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and San Francisco Opera (SFO) announce a new two-year collective bargaining agreement, ratified by AGMA’s Board of ...
www.musicalartists.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
AGMA and San Francisco Opera Announce New Two-Year Agreement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-san...
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With their union contracts, @wgaeast.bsky.social members at NowThis secured a paid holiday break, @aft.org members who are healthcare professionals in Ohio secured tuition reimbursement, and @weareagma.bsky.social members at Alvin Ailey secured a $100 increase in their wellness stipend. #LaborDay
August 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
With their union contracts, @wgaeast.bsky.social members at NowThis secured a paid holiday break, @aft.org members who are healthcare professionals in Ohio secured tuition reimbursement, and @weareagma.bsky.social members at Alvin Ailey secured a $100 increase in their wellness stipend. #LaborDay
Dancers across all ranks will see some of the biggest wage increases in AGMA and NBT history! Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Nevada Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-nevada-ballet-theatre/
August 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Dancers across all ranks will see some of the biggest wage increases in AGMA and NBT history! Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Nevada Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-nevada-ballet-theatre/
Call for AGMAzine Submissions! ✍️🎨📸 The winter issue of AGMAzine is coming, and we want to hear from members. Submit by 9/26. Full details: www.musicalartists.org/call-for-agmazine-submissions-2025/
August 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Call for AGMAzine Submissions! ✍️🎨📸 The winter issue of AGMAzine is coming, and we want to hear from members. Submit by 9/26. Full details: www.musicalartists.org/call-for-agmazine-submissions-2025/
AGMA and Nevada Ballet Theatre Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-nev...
August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
AGMA and Nevada Ballet Theatre Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-nev...
@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact!
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
August 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact!
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
Big UNION news out of Boston Ballet! Following voluntary recognition from management, stage managers have officially joined AGMA’s bargaining unit!
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
August 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Big UNION news out of Boston Ballet! Following voluntary recognition from management, stage managers have officially joined AGMA’s bargaining unit!
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
Highlights from AGMA’s New One-Year Agreement with Oregon Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
August 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New One-Year Agreement with Oregon Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Musica Sacra: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Musica Sacra: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
🥳🔥 Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🥳🔥 Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
AGMA and Musica Sacra Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-mus...
The CBA responds to the evolving needs of today’s professional choral artists; including new provisions that address AI, health & safety, and artist participation in decisions about the company’s future.
The CBA responds to the evolving needs of today’s professional choral artists; including new provisions that address AI, health & safety, and artist participation in decisions about the company’s future.
July 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
AGMA and Musica Sacra Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-mus...
The CBA responds to the evolving needs of today’s professional choral artists; including new provisions that address AI, health & safety, and artist participation in decisions about the company’s future.
The CBA responds to the evolving needs of today’s professional choral artists; including new provisions that address AI, health & safety, and artist participation in decisions about the company’s future.
AGMA is ✨️hiring✨️ a Staff Accountant! If you’re passionate about numbers and want to support performing artists through strong financial stewardship, we want to hear from you. 📍 Full-time | On-site | NYC. More information: www.musicalartists.org/careers-agma/ @unionjobs.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
AGMA is ✨️hiring✨️ a Staff Accountant! If you’re passionate about numbers and want to support performing artists through strong financial stewardship, we want to hear from you. 📍 Full-time | On-site | NYC. More information: www.musicalartists.org/careers-agma/ @unionjobs.bsky.social
15% wage growth over the life of the contract! New job security! Strengthened protections around health, safety, and equity!
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
July 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
15% wage growth over the life of the contract! New job security! Strengthened protections around health, safety, and equity!
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
AGMA in ELLE! "Unpaid Leave and ‘Inconvenient’ Postpartum Bodies—Why Ballerinas Are Fighting for Their Rights."
Thank you to @rainesford.bsky.social ✍️ for featuring the experiences of AGMA dancers.
www.elle.com/culture/care...
Thank you to @rainesford.bsky.social ✍️ for featuring the experiences of AGMA dancers.
www.elle.com/culture/care...
How Ballet Is Fighting for Dancer Pregnancy Rights
“We’re told we should do it ‘for the love of the art form,’ but we still have bills to pay and families to raise.”
www.elle.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
AGMA in ELLE! "Unpaid Leave and ‘Inconvenient’ Postpartum Bodies—Why Ballerinas Are Fighting for Their Rights."
Thank you to @rainesford.bsky.social ✍️ for featuring the experiences of AGMA dancers.
www.elle.com/culture/care...
Thank you to @rainesford.bsky.social ✍️ for featuring the experiences of AGMA dancers.
www.elle.com/culture/care...
AGMA Ratifies Five-Year Agreement with Pittsburgh Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
AGMA Ratifies Five-Year Agreement with Pittsburgh Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...