How much should I pay to join Local 380-443?
If you have never been a member of the American Federation of Musicians:
You will have to pay a one-time Federation Initiation Fee of $65, a one-time Local 380-443 Initiation Fee of $25, and at least one quarter’s dues of $28.50. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like at $28.50 each ($114/year). Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will also need to complete an application.
If you are a member of another AFM Local, but have never been a member of Local 380-443:
You will have to pay a one-time a one-time Local 380-443 Initiation Fee of $25 and at least one quarter’s dues of $28.50. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like at $28.50 each ($114/year). Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will also need to complete an application.
If you are a former member of Local 380-443 (or any Local with which we’ve merged):
As long as you resigned in good standing (meaning you resigned while your dues were paid up), you will only have to pay at least one quarter’s dues of $28.50. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like at $28.50 each ($114/year). Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will probably not need to complete an application. If you were expelled, you will need to pay reinstatement fees.
If you are a student or under the age of 21:
The AFM and Local 380-443 have special student and youth rates. Students and youths do not have to pay initiation fees. The dues rate for students and youths is $80/year in our Local ($20/quarter). You will need to pay at least one quarter’s dues of $20. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like. Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will also need to complete an application.
Join
Please fill out the application and mail or drop off at the address below. Payment can be made online or by check.
Local 380-443
2504 Bayberry Lane
Vestal, NY 13850