American Guild of Musical Artists

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union for singers, dancers, and staging staff who work in opera, ballet, contemporary dance, and concert choral performance in the United States. With over 6,500 members, AGMA works hard to protect the jobs and rights of its members. It negotiates and enforces about 70 agreements across the country to make sure that workers have fair and safe conditions.

AGMA has a special charter from the AFL–CIO and is connected to the AFL–CIO Branch of the Associated Actors and Artists of America and the Department for Professional Employees. It is also part of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds, helping to support performing artists in many different ways.

Jurisdiction

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) works to make sure its members have fair and safe jobs. It helps by creating and following more than 65 agreements across the country. AGMA also works together with another union, the Actors' Equity Association, to share some rules for Broadway performances.

History

AGMA started in 1936 to help opera singers who were being asked to sign unfair contracts. Since then, the group has grown to include dancers, people who sing in choirs, and staff who help put on shows.