American Federation Of Musicians Member ‘Rally With Live Music’ In Times Square, ‘Fighting To Prevent Artificial Intelligence From Stealing Musicians’ Creativity’
Publish Date: 2026-03-13 11:51:00
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- The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and AFM Local 802 conducted a solidarity rally with live music in Times Square to show support during the second round of negotiations for the AFM’s Sound Recording Labor Agreement.
- Key demands from the Union include fair wages and measures to prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI) from unfairly capitalizing on musicians’ creativity.
- Notable participants in the rally included AFM International President Tino Gagliardi and Local 802 President Dan Point, as well as U.S. Congressman Jerry Nadler, Actors’ Equity Executive Director Al Vincent Jr., and Writers Guild of America (WGA) East Secretary-Treasurer Sasha Stewart.
- Live performances were given by Five Borough Brass, musicians with a union contract, showcasing their commitment to fair labor agreements.
- Union leaders emphasized the importance of musicians having a voice in decisions about AI, advocating for consent, compensation, and credit for AI-trained work. Local 802 President Dan Point highlighted the demand for fair treatment and protection against AI theft.
