Providence Federation of Musicians, Local 198-457

01/28/2026

Newport Musicians Union History.

From the January 26, 1914, The Boston Globe

A new musicians union was formed in Newport with 15 members. They voted to apply for a charter with the AFM - American Federation of Musicians

Providence Federation of Musicians, Local 198-457

09/01/2025

Labor Day is a reminder that we owe our rights and protections to labor unions who fought for them. Happy holiday!

A Labor Day Message from AFM International President Gagliardi: https://www.afm.org/2025/09/a-labor-day-message-from-afm-president-tino-gagliardi/

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to all the union members across the country who made this day possible!

08/19/2025

Great news for our union Brothers and sisters at Butler Hospital!

The strike started in May after more than two months of talks failed to produce a new contract for the R.I. hospital’s nearly 800 nurses and frontline staff. The deal requires a vote by union members before it can be ratified.

08/15/2025

08/06/2025

It wouldn't be summer in Rhode Island without the iconic Pops Concert at Roger Williams Park! This Wednesday, Temple to Music comes to life with the sounds of "Don't Touch That Dial: TV Classics" with conductor Troy Quinn and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.

🎼 Wednesday, August 6 (rain date August 7) at 7:30 PM
🎻 Temple to Music
☀️ Free and open to the public!
🌭 Come early to grab a spot on the lawn and grab a bite from food trucks posted up nearby!

Special thanks to sponsors and partners:
Rhode Island Foundation
Providence Art Culture Tourism
City of Providence
Providence Parks Department
Providence Tourism Council

Don't miss this nostalgic blast from the past! 📺 🤩

07/31/2025

Lots of fun and enlightenment representing Rhode Island Philharmonic musicians and Providence Federation of Musicians, Local 198-457 members the annual ROPA conference in Philadelphia.