Local 802 AFM

Name

Local 802 AFM

Legal name

The American Federation of Musicians, Local 802

Website

https://local802afm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional musicians' labor union services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Legal Services (Artist/Label/Publishing) (MPAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Labor union services
• Collective bargaining
• Musician representation
• Professional musicians union
• Music industry advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Professional musicians pay annual membership dues to join Local 802. Honor members pay reduced annual dues. Work dues are collected based on covered employment earnings. The union also allocates public relations budget funding to programs like the Emerging Artists Project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Local 802 AFM is a local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians that provides union membership, collective bargaining, and a comprehensive benefits package to professional musicians in the New York City area. Core offerings include the Musicians Health Fund (established 1951), the AFM Pension Fund, LS-1 contracts for solo work, legal counsel, the NewYorkMusicians.com gig directory, the Emerging Artists Project grant program, rehearsal space rentals, scholarships, and an emergency relief fund. The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employers such as the Broadway League and advocates for musicians' rights including copyright protection and protection from AI-generated content.

Product overview

Local 802 AFM operates as a professional musicians' union offering a unified membership platform with multiple interconnected services. The core offering is union membership providing collective bargaining power, healthcare through the Musicians Health Fund (established 1951) and Broadway Musicians Health Fund, and pension via AFM-EPF. Members access additional services including LS-1 contracts for solo work, the NewYorkMusicians.com online directory for gig referrals, Allegro newsletter for industry updates, rehearsal space rental, legal advice, emergency relief fund, scholarships, and credit union services. The Emerging Artists Project provides grants to qualifying ensembles. The organization is structured as a membership organization rather than a technology platform, with services primarily oriented around member advocacy, benefits administration, and professional support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allegro: Local 802's official electronic newsletter published monthly, covering union updates, member news, and industry issues. Won first place nationally for its electronic newsletter from the International Labor Communications Association.
• NewYorkMusicians.com
• Emerging Artists Project
• Musicians' Assistance Program (MAP)

Products and services

• Union Membership Core membership in Local 802 AFM providing collective bargaining representation, job security, pay improvements, and workplace rights for professional musicians in NYC.
• Local 802 Musicians Health Fund Health insurance and healthcare benefits established in 1951, administered by a joint board of employer and union trustees, providing coverage for musicians and their families.
• Broadway Musicians Health Fund Healthcare contribution system for Broadway musicians that processes producer and theatre owner payroll contributions to track qualifying periods and benefits.
• AFM Pension Fund Pension benefits administered through the American Federation of Musicians Employee Protection Fund, with online documentation and member profile access available.
• LS-1 Contracts Small contracts enabling employers to make health or pension contributions for solo work, private lessons, and single engagements not covered by collective bargaining agreements.
• NewYorkMusicians.com Directory Online musician directory where employers can hire musicians for gigs under union contracts. Members create free profiles with bios, photos, and music links and receive referrals through the Local 802 Referral Service.
• Emerging Artists Project Four-year grant program paying $10,000 per year to emerging musical ensembles, requiring CBA agreements and union membership; partners with DiMenna Center for discounted rehearsal and recording studio rates.
• Legal Advice Services Legal counsel available to members, including guidance on practicing at home, workplace issues, and contract matters, provided by Legal Counsel Harvey Mars.
• Rehearsal Space Rental Rental rehearsal spaces available to members, including free rehearsal spaces in June through NYC Music Month in partnership with the Mayor's Office for Media & Entertainment.
• Musicians' Assistance Program (MAP) A program offering free, confidential assistance for musicians dealing with personal problems including substance abuse.
• Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund Emergency financial assistance fund for musicians in need, supported by member donations.
• Scholarships Educational scholarships available to member musicians and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Musicians can qualify for health insurance Plan A by earning approximately $13,335 from covered work per 6-month period, with health fund contributions capped at 15% of gross wages.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DiMenna Center for Classical MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership as part of the Emerging Artists Project. DiMenna Center provides discounted rates on rehearsal studio and recording studio rental to support emerging artists and expand union-represented work.
• Actors' Fund of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Actors' Fund sponsors the Aurora supportive housing residence where musicians can apply for affordable shared living. The Aurora provides affordable housing for senior citizens (50+), working professionals, and persons with AIDS.
• Mayor\'s Office for Media & EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough NYC Music Month, the Mayor's Office provides free rehearsal spaces in June as a perk for New York musicians, managed through Local 802.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SAG-AFTRA: The leading entertainment industry labor union representing actors, broadcasters, and recording artists. Direct comparable to Local 802 as a major entertainment union providing collective bargaining, healthcare, and pension benefits to performers in overlapping entertainment sectors.
• Actors' Equity Association: Labor union representing stage actors and stage managers in live theater. Local 802 partners with Actors' Equity for NYC Pride March and shares the same Broadway/League counterparties, making it a direct peer in the live entertainment labor space.
• IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees): Union representing stagehands, technicians, and behind-the-scenes workers in live entertainment. Directly comparable as another major entertainment labor union operating in NYC's theater ecosystem with similar bargaining structures and benefits programs.
• AFM Local 47 (Los Angeles): The Los Angeles chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, serving as Local 802's West Coast counterpart. Represents professional musicians in the LA market — the other major hub for recording, film, and live entertainment union work.

Broad incumbents

• American Federation of Musicians: The national parent organization of which Local 802 is a chapter. Operates broadly across the U.S. and Canada as the parent union, providing pension and benefits administration through AFM-EPF that Local 802 members access.
• Teamsters: Large diversified labor union with members in entertainment logistics, broadcasting, and theatrical transportation. Comparable as another major U.S. labor union operating in adjacent entertainment sectors with established healthcare and pension funds.
• AFL-CIO: National federation of labor unions in the United States. Local 802's executive leadership participates in NYC Central Labor Council activities with AFL-CIO affiliates, comparable as the umbrella organization for U.S. labor organizing.

Regional players

• Musicians' Association of Seattle (AFM Local 76-493): AFM local chapter serving the Seattle/Puget Sound area musicians. Comparable as another AFM local chapter providing similar collective bargaining and benefits services but focused on a different geographic region.
• Chicago Federation of Musicians (AFM Local 10-208): AFM local chapter representing professional musicians in the Chicago area. Comparable as one of the larger AFM locals with similar services but operating in the Midwest rather than NYC, serving Chicago's vibrant live music and theater scene.
• Nashville Musicians Association (AFM Local 257): AFM local serving the Nashville market, representing professional musicians in the country music capital. Comparable as an AFM local representing recording and touring musicians with similar collective bargaining structures in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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