This week, the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 reached an agreement with the producers of the Amazon original series “Transparent” to cover musicians working on the show under a union contract.
Producers at Picrow swiftly agreed to sign on to the AFM television and new media agreement after members of the Los Angeles musicians union spoke out publicly late last month asking for “Pride for Musicians,” pointing out the unequal treatment of musicians who were not covered under a labor contract unlike all the actors, writers, directors, crew, and other workers.
This new agreement will guarantee fair wages, benefits, healthcare, pension, and other union protections.