(215) 985-4777 local77@afm.org

 

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Tuesday February 1, 2022

7 PM

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  • Meeting ID: 847 3721 6071

 

Local 77 Orientation Outline

  • Introductions
  • Why did you join Local 77?
  • What is a Union?
  • Navigating the Local 77 and AFM websites
  • Transformational VS Transactional
    • The union as a third party
    • Building power within your workplace 
    • Protecting your work with an AFM contract (including electronic media/streaming)
    • Local Single Engagement contracts (LS1)
    • Employer of record (required)
    • Sound Recording Labor Agreement
    • ​​B-7 – All Motion Picture, Theatrical and Television Film, Industrial, Miscellaneous, Low Budget Films, and the On Demand Stream Agreement. 
    • B-8 – Videotape, Live Television, Cable TV and Public TV
  • Transactional / Benefits (www.afminsurance.com)
    • Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)
    • Union discounts (Union Plus)
    • Instrument/Equipment Insurance
    • Auto/Home Insurance
    • Business Liability Insurance
    • Medical/Dental/Disability Insurance