American Guild of Musical Artists

08/24/2026

Earlier this month, AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre jointly announced the ratification of the company’s first-ever collective bargaining agreement. Today, we’re celebrating what this historic three-year agreement delivers for DBDT dancers, from guaranteed employment and significant wage increases to stronger benefits, safety protections, and a meaningful voice on the job. Thanks to the dancers, past and present, whose organizing, advocacy, and dedication helped make this landmark contract a reality. The agreement was approved by the shop and ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on August 10, 2026. Highlights: https://www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-first-contract-with-dallas-black-dance-theatre/

08/17/2026

JOINT announcement from AGMA and Ballet Austin:

Ballet Austin and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) today jointly announced their first collective bargaining agreement covering Ballet Austin dancers. The parties reached an agreement on Monday, July 20, and it was ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on Monday, August 10. In a writte...

08/12/2026

AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-dallas-black-dance-theatre-announce-first-collective-bargaining-agreement/

08/11/2026

AGMA will be at the New York City Labor Day Rally and March on Tuesday, September 8, at 4:30 p.m. ET. We look forward to marching in strength and solidarity with our union siblings across the labor movement!

Members in the New York area who would like to join us should register so we can count you in!

This year's event looks a little different. New York City traditionally celebrates Labor Day with a parade, but this year the celebration will take the form of a rally and march instead. The change marks a new chapter in the city's Labor Day mobilization while continuing the tradition of workers coming together in solidarity. Last year, 100,000 marchers gathered on Fifth Avenue to demonstrate the strength of the New York City labor movement.

Not going to be in New York? We encourage all AGMA members to attend a Labor Day parade, rally, breakfast, picnic, or community event. We created a Labor Day Events webpage to help you find an event near you. www.musicalartists.org/ld2026

08/10/2026

From September 15 to October 15, AGMA will join our union siblings in honoring the diverse voices, artistry, and cultural traditions of our members whose Latin American and Hispanic roots continue to enrich AGMA and the performing arts community.

Like last year, we invite members who identify as Hispanic, Latino/a, Latine, Latinx, Afro-Latino/a, or as part of any other part of the diverse Latin American and Hispanic diaspora to share their reflections and experiences for publication during this month of recognition and celebration.

More details: https://www.musicalartists.org/share-your-story-during-hispanic-heritage-month/

08/10/2026

AGMA Dancers and Stage Managers at Pacific Northwest Ballet have won their respective new four-year agreements. Dancers see wage increases, stronger employment guarantees, expanded parental leave, meaningful scheduling improvements, and new protections around AI, wellness, and inclusion. Staging Staff also see wage increases and expanded parental leave, plus stronger overtime protections, improved job duties, and important gains in wellness and workplace safety. Both contracts were ratified by the AGMA Board of Governors on July 13, 2026.

Thank you to the negotiating committees and congratulations to the dancers and staging staff! https://www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-four-year-contracts-at-pacific-northwest-ballet/

08/07/2026

AGMA and Oregon Ballet Theatre have reached a new three-year agreement delivering significant wage increases, stronger safety and wellness protections, improved rehearsal and performance conditions, and meaningful gains for both Dancers and Staging Staff. This agreement was approved by AGMA members and ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on July 13, 2026.

Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations to the dancers and staging staff! https://www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-oregon-ballet-theatre/

08/04/2026

AGMA and American Ballet Theatre recently announced a new three-year agreement that delivers meaningful wage increases, restores retirement benefits that had been reduced over the past two decades, strengthens health and safety protections, and improves scheduling, casting, and support for Artists throughout their careers. This agreement was approved by AGMA members and ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on July 13, 2026.

Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations to the dancers and staging staff!
https://www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-abt/

08/03/2026

Earlier this month, AGMA and Opera Colorado proudly announced the ratification of our first collective bargaining agreement. Today, we're celebrating what that historic agreement delivers. After three years of organizing and bargaining, congratulations to the Principal Artists, Choristers, Dancers, Choreographers, Staging Staff, and Apprentice Artists whose dedication helped make this landmark contract a reality!

https://www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-first-agreement-with-opera-colorado/

07/28/2026

AGMA and the New York Philharmonic have reached a new three-year agreement that delivers strong wage increases, expanded workplace protections, improved scheduling, and greater recognition of Choristers’ work. The agreement also strengthens health and safety protections while advancing equity and inclusion. This agreement was approved by AGMA members and ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on July 13, 2026.

Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations to the Chorus! https://www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-ny-philharmonic/