We are all in this together The Twin Cities Musicians Union of the American Federation of Musicians is united in fellowship with the alliance of Minnesota labor, our houses of faith, our prevailing local leaders, and other dedicated voices of our community in the preservation of life and liberty for all our Minnesota neighbors. We […]
Statement of Tino Gagliardi, AFM President, January 26, 2026
The American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada is outraged and heartbroken by the senseless violence and growing atmosphere of fear gripping the city of Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to the families of Renee Nicole Good, a young mother and poet whose life was tragically cut short, and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a […]
2024 Minnesota State Fair AFL-CIO Entertainment
Thanks to Clare Zupetz, there is a full slate of TCMU Members performing at Minnesota’s Great Get-Together. Every year, Clare works tirelessly to line up a great schedule of acts to play for fairgoers, and this year is no different. Here is the list of performers: Thursday 8/22 9am – Cornbread Harris 5pm “Beat Wave” […]
Save Our Pension – Notice from Brad Eggen, TCMU President
IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION SAVE OUR PENSION It is my honor to serve as the independent Retiree Representative for the retirees and beneficiaries of the American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund. The Fund is made up of AFM union trustees and employers for Broadway shows, symphony orchestras, opera, and chamber groups, recording labels, […]
Minnesota Covid-19 Vaccine Information
The guidelines for who is eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine in Minnesota is evolving. Please refer to the Mn.Gov website for the most up-to-date information. The site can be found by clicking the following link: MN Covid-19 Vaccine Page
Official TCMU Election Results, November 14, 2020
Ballot counting for the TCMU election was completed on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the TCMU Office. Below are the totals. Thank you members for taking the time to participate by voting. And a big thank you to all of the candidates — for your past service, for your commitment to and ongoing participation in […]
Minnesota Covid-19 Guidelines
The Governor’s office has created a web site containing a wealth of information about how to protect yourself and your business against the spread of the Coronavirus. The information is updated there on a regular basis, changes without notice; also there are multiple pages with pertinent information. Therefore, rather than post the actual content here, […]
Count Every Vote!
The Twin Cities Musicians Union joins the AFL-CIO to demand that every vote be counted in this and every election. Ballots that were lawfully received count just as much as in-person ballots cast on election day. No one gets to decide whether to suspend counting because they don’t like the trends. Here are some small […]
Where to go for a Covid-19 test
In case you need a Covid-19 test, you may be wondering where you can go. Here’s a pretty comprehensive list from the State of Minnesota. As far as we know, if you have health insurance, tests for Covid-19 are supposed to be 100% covered by your health policy. https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/if-sick/get-tested.jsp
US Treasury Staff Will Recommend Denying the AFM-EPF’s MPRA Ap
Plan’s Trustees and Actuaries Dispute Treasury Staff’s Conclusions In December 2019, the American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF, the Plan) filed an application with the U.S. Treasury Department to reduce benefits under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (MPRA) in an attempt to save the Plan and avoid insolvency (running out of money). […]