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The Traveling Musicians Union

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Why Join Local 1000

Why Join?

Not Your Father's Benefit Package

Does the phrase, “employee benefits” make you think of the humdrum world of nine-to-five, about as far you can imagine from your life as a musician?

Think again. By joining Local 1000 you can get access to a pension plan, instrument insurance, low-interest credit cards, contract support and more – benefits that can keep you on the road for the long haul, doing the work you love.

Member Benefits:

  • Actors Federal Credit Union
  • Crossing the Border
  • Pension Plan
  • Union Plus Program

Funds:

  • Emergency Relief Fund
  • Joe Hill Scholarship Fund
  • Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)

Insurance:

  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Instrument Insurance
  • Liability Insurance

Contracts:

  • Contract Support
  • Performance Contracts
  • Recording Contracts

Local 1000 was created by and for traveling musicians.

No matter where you live in Canada or the U.S., if you tour on the folk, bluegrass and acoustic music circuit, Local 1000 is for you.

 
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