Mission Statement:
We are the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, professional musicians united through our Locals so that:

We can live and work in dignity.
Our work will be fulfilling and compensated fairly.
We will have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect us.
We will have the opportunity to develop our talents and skills.
Our collective voice and power will be realized in a democratic and progressive union.
We can oppose the forces of exploitation through our union solidarity.