[Fmpro] AFM Union Threatens $50k Fines Against Composers and other AFM Members for Seattle Recording

[Les Hurdle]

On Aug 16, 2006, at 2:44 PM, robertf-lists at theremin-saw.com wrote:

> I agree it would be interesting to know what the Seattle Local thinks,
> but they
> are a branch of the national AFM, too.  So they have to go by the 
> national AFM
> rules/regulations/by-laws as well as any of their own local by-laws.

I'm an ex Limey who came from a Union which did nothing but 'steal' 
from members........ but surely, a businessman has the right to conduct 
business wherever he wants in the USA?

Er hum.... Freedom or something.....isn't that the cry?

Without knowing all the facts, if a movie is made in Seattle with 
Seattle money etc....... does the music have to be recorded in LA?

This is union suits looking after their empire.. nothing to do with 
making sure ALL musicians are working as a union should de.

L