American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
@weareagma.bsky.social
The labor union of singers, dancers, staging staff, and faculty, staff, and instructors in opera, choral performance, and ballet/contemporary dance in the United States.
AGMA is proud to announce that acclaimed actress Sandra Oh is serving as the Honorary Chair of the 2025 AGMA Relief Fund Holiday Drive!
Read Sandra Oh’s full message and consider contributing: www.musicalartists.org/sandra-oh-in...
Read Sandra Oh’s full message and consider contributing: www.musicalartists.org/sandra-oh-in...
December 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
AGMA is proud to announce that acclaimed actress Sandra Oh is serving as the Honorary Chair of the 2025 AGMA Relief Fund Holiday Drive!
Read Sandra Oh’s full message and consider contributing: www.musicalartists.org/sandra-oh-in...
Read Sandra Oh’s full message and consider contributing: www.musicalartists.org/sandra-oh-in...
Homemade solidarity hits different. AGMA is with you, @sbworkersunited.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Homemade solidarity hits different. AGMA is with you, @sbworkersunited.org
We need your help! Send a letter to New York City Ballet Leadership. Stand with the artists of NYCB. Tell management that the public is watching—and we deserve a fair contract: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
October 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We need your help! Send a letter to New York City Ballet Leadership. Stand with the artists of NYCB. Tell management that the public is watching—and we deserve a fair contract: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
An Update on Contract Negotiations at New York City Ballet: the artists will not be attending tonight's annual fundraising event due to the current state of negotiations. www.musicalartists.org/an-update-on...
October 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
An Update on Contract Negotiations at New York City Ballet: the artists will not be attending tonight's annual fundraising event due to the current state of negotiations. www.musicalartists.org/an-update-on...
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
September 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
AGMA Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: Instead of working with their musicians, management is spending time and resources trying to discredit them—this time, even launching a website to do it. full statement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stands-...
September 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
AGMA Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: Instead of working with their musicians, management is spending time and resources trying to discredit them—this time, even launching a website to do it. full statement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stands-...
Dancers across all ranks will see some of the biggest wage increases in AGMA and NBT history! Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Nevada Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-nevada-ballet-theatre/
August 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Dancers across all ranks will see some of the biggest wage increases in AGMA and NBT history! Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Nevada Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-nevada-ballet-theatre/
Call for AGMAzine Submissions! ✍️🎨📸 The winter issue of AGMAzine is coming, and we want to hear from members. Submit by 9/26. Full details: www.musicalartists.org/call-for-agmazine-submissions-2025/
August 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Call for AGMAzine Submissions! ✍️🎨📸 The winter issue of AGMAzine is coming, and we want to hear from members. Submit by 9/26. Full details: www.musicalartists.org/call-for-agmazine-submissions-2025/
AGMA and Nevada Ballet Theatre Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-nev...
August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
AGMA and Nevada Ballet Theatre Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-nev...
@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact!
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
August 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact!
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
Big UNION news out of Boston Ballet! Following voluntary recognition from management, stage managers have officially joined AGMA’s bargaining unit!
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
August 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Big UNION news out of Boston Ballet! Following voluntary recognition from management, stage managers have officially joined AGMA’s bargaining unit!
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
Highlights from AGMA’s New One-Year Agreement with Oregon Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
August 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New One-Year Agreement with Oregon Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Musica Sacra: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Musica Sacra: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
🥳🔥 Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🥳🔥 Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
15% wage growth over the life of the contract! New job security! Strengthened protections around health, safety, and equity!
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
July 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
15% wage growth over the life of the contract! New job security! Strengthened protections around health, safety, and equity!
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
AGMA Ratifies Five-Year Agreement with Pittsburgh Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
AGMA Ratifies Five-Year Agreement with Pittsburgh Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
With raises as high as 18.75% in the first year, new guarantees around Free Days, and expanded support for physical maintenance and performance-related expenses, this new Ballet West contract reflects the value, voice, and well-being of the Artists: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
With raises as high as 18.75% in the first year, new guarantees around Free Days, and expanded support for physical maintenance and performance-related expenses, this new Ballet West contract reflects the value, voice, and well-being of the Artists: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Contract with BalletMet!
One of the biggest wins: the elimination of the 1st Year Apprentice rank & the reclassification of 2nd Year Apprentices as “New Dancers,” resulting in a 26% wage increase for dancers at the start of their careers
www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
One of the biggest wins: the elimination of the 1st Year Apprentice rank & the reclassification of 2nd Year Apprentices as “New Dancers,” resulting in a 26% wage increase for dancers at the start of their careers
www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Contract with BalletMet!
One of the biggest wins: the elimination of the 1st Year Apprentice rank & the reclassification of 2nd Year Apprentices as “New Dancers,” resulting in a 26% wage increase for dancers at the start of their careers
www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
One of the biggest wins: the elimination of the 1st Year Apprentice rank & the reclassification of 2nd Year Apprentices as “New Dancers,” resulting in a 26% wage increase for dancers at the start of their careers
www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
AGMA has launched a Pride Caucus! Kickoff Meeting on July 22. Full announcement and registration info: www.musicalartists.org/announcing-t...
June 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
AGMA has launched a Pride Caucus! Kickoff Meeting on July 22. Full announcement and registration info: www.musicalartists.org/announcing-t...
AGMA and the Metropolitan Opera Reach Tentative Agreement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-the...
June 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
AGMA and the Metropolitan Opera Reach Tentative Agreement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-the...
🏳️🌈🥰 AGMA Pride
June 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🏳️🌈🥰 AGMA Pride
AGMA Ratifies 5-Year Agreement with The Dallas Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
May 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
AGMA Ratifies 5-Year Agreement with The Dallas Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
FIRST CONTRACT at TBT! From significant wage increases (ex: 50% increase for Apprentices) to paid parental leave, health care guarantees, & protections around casting, scheduling, & artistic evals, this FIRST contract is filled with hard-won victories. Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
May 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
FIRST CONTRACT at TBT! From significant wage increases (ex: 50% increase for Apprentices) to paid parental leave, health care guarantees, & protections around casting, scheduling, & artistic evals, this FIRST contract is filled with hard-won victories. Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
FIRST CONTRACT ALERT! The new CBA between AGMA and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale includes:
🎶annual 5% wage increases
🎶improved benefits
🎶clear protections around working conditions/scheduling
💥PLUS! Chorale is now the sole chorus of PBOC
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
🎶annual 5% wage increases
🎶improved benefits
🎶clear protections around working conditions/scheduling
💥PLUS! Chorale is now the sole chorus of PBOC
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
May 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
FIRST CONTRACT ALERT! The new CBA between AGMA and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale includes:
🎶annual 5% wage increases
🎶improved benefits
🎶clear protections around working conditions/scheduling
💥PLUS! Chorale is now the sole chorus of PBOC
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
🎶annual 5% wage increases
🎶improved benefits
🎶clear protections around working conditions/scheduling
💥PLUS! Chorale is now the sole chorus of PBOC
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
The new CBA between AGMA and Kansas City Ballet includes:
✨️wage increases
✨️elimination of the Apprentice rank
✨️expanded protections around scheduling and well-being
✨️improvements to delegate pay
✨️inclusive language updates
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
✨️wage increases
✨️elimination of the Apprentice rank
✨️expanded protections around scheduling and well-being
✨️improvements to delegate pay
✨️inclusive language updates
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
May 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The new CBA between AGMA and Kansas City Ballet includes:
✨️wage increases
✨️elimination of the Apprentice rank
✨️expanded protections around scheduling and well-being
✨️improvements to delegate pay
✨️inclusive language updates
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
✨️wage increases
✨️elimination of the Apprentice rank
✨️expanded protections around scheduling and well-being
✨️improvements to delegate pay
✨️inclusive language updates
Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...