ABOUT

We are the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Local 174-496. Professional musicians united representing the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas of Southeast Louisiana so that:

• We can live and work in dignity;
• Our work will be fulfilling and compensated fairly;
• We will have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect us;
• We will have the opportunity to develop our talents and skills;
• Our collective voice and power will be realized in a democratic and progressive union;
• We can oppose the forces of exploitation through our union solidarity.

To achieve these objectives, we must commit to:
• Treating each other with respect and dignity without regard to ethnicity, creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or national origin;
• Honoring the standards and expectations we collectively set for ourselves in pursuit of that vision, supporting and following the Bylaws that we adopt for ourselves;
• Actively participating in the democratic institutions of our union.

Join us as we work together towards the fulfillment of our goals as professional musicians
dedicated to our art.