About Professional Musicians, Local 47
Professional Musicians, Local 47, a labor organization formed by and for musicians over a century ago, promotes and protects the concerns of musicians in all areas of the music business. With over 8,000 members, Local 47 negotiates with employers to establish fair wages and working conditions for our members. Local 47 officers and staff enforce union contracts, assuring professional standards and treatment for our musicians. Local 47 is affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians, which encompasses 424 Locals and represents 45,000 musicians throughout North America.