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Member Benefit Summary

A description of the benefits you can be eligible to receive when you become a member of the AFM:

• CMA Benefit Club A life insurance fund that you will pay into (a minimal amount) for 10 years until you become vested, then you earn benefits from a life insurance coverage.
• Pension accrues for every union job you play; pension is paid by the employer. When you are 62 you will be able to draw on this benefit.
• Promo Inc.
  The CMA’s Payroll Service takes care of your payroll whenever you perform a union contracted job. Promo deducts taxes so you don’t have to pay them at tax time.
• Engagement Guarantee Fund:
  When you perform on a union contract your pay is guaranteed even if the employer defaults.
• Music Performance Trust Fund
  You will be eligible for jobs paid by the MPTF funds.
• Instrument Insurance
  You can insure your instruments at the lowest rates available to union members.
• AFL-CIO Union Privilege Program
  You will be eligible for many perks thru this program.
• Disabled Musicians Grants
  You may apply for some financial help if you are temporarily disabled and are unable to work.