Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Musician Advocacy in Albuquerque
Founded in 1915 as The Musicians Protective Union, we have dedicated over a century to advocating for professional musicians' rights across New Mexico and Texas. As Local 618 of the American Federation of Musicians, we provide collective bargaining agreements, benefit programs, and legislative advocacy to protect musicians' interests in diverse performance environments. Our jurisdiction spans 42 counties across two states, ensuring comprehensive representation for artists in nightclubs, studios, symphonies, and touring venues.We negotiate with major industries including recording, motion pictures, and television networks to secure fair wages and working conditions. With a legacy of protecting recorded works from exploitation, we continue evolving to meet modern challenges while maintaining our core mission of empowering musicians through organized advocacy.
Services
Collective Bargaining
Rights Protection
Benefit Programs
Legislative Advocacy
Performance Coverage
Recording Industry Negotiations
Jurisdictional Representation
Wage Negotiations
Touring Support
Studio Rights Protection
Details
- Year established: 1915
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of continuous advocacy for professional musicians
- Our team negotiates industry-wide collective bargaining agreements with major entertainment sectors
- We provide comprehensive benefit programs for live performance protection
- Our jurisdiction covers 42 counties across New Mexico and Texas
- We actively lobby for legislative protections specific to musicians' rights
Services
Collective Bargaining
We negotiate industry-wide agreements with recording companies, motion picture studios, and television networks to ensure fair compensation and working conditions. Our efforts cover diverse musical genres from classical to contemporary Christian. This service protects musicians' rights through standardized contracts and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Rights Protection
We safeguard musicians' intellectual property and performance rights through legal frameworks and enforcement actions. Our protection extends to both live performances and recorded works across all venues. This includes preventing unauthorized use of musical content and ensuring proper licensing compliance.
Benefit Programs
We administer comprehensive benefit programs covering health insurance, pension plans, and career development resources. These programs specifically address musicians' unique employment challenges. Our members receive tailored financial security solutions through industry-specific collective agreements.
Legislative Advocacy
We actively lobby for laws protecting musicians' rights at local, state, and federal levels. Our advocacy includes copyright protections, fair pay legislation, and performance rights acts. This service ensures musicians' interests are represented in evolving entertainment industry regulations.
Jurisdictional Representation
We provide representation across 42 counties in New Mexico and Texas, covering both urban and rural performance venues. Our jurisdiction includes major cities like Albuquerque and El Paso, as well as smaller communities. This service ensures consistent rights protection regardless of performance location.
Questions
How do I join Local 618?
Contact our office directly for membership application details and required documentation.
What benefits do members receive?
Members gain access to collective bargaining agreements, health insurance options, pension plans, and legal protections.
Which areas do you cover?
We represent musicians across 42 counties in New Mexico and Texas, including Albuquerque and El Paso.
How do you protect musicians' rights?
Through legal advocacy, contract enforcement, and legislative lobbying at multiple governmental levels.
What industries do you work with?
We negotiate with recording companies, film studios, TV networks, and live performance venues.
