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As a member of the largest international organization of working professional musicians you are part of a fraternity of players who demand and deliver high standards of professional conduct.
Be familiar with the Federation Bylaws and Local Bylaws.
Professional behaviour includes the following:
- Use written contracts. Members can access L-2 union contract forms at afm.org.
- Be on time.
- Be prepared to play at your highest level with your instrument in good working order.
- Dress appropriately for the venue.
- Perform unimpaired by drugs or alcohol.
- Limit breaks to the agreed upon length of time.
- Be courteous to clients, patrons, and colleagues.
- Honor your gig commitments, even if it means turning down a better offer.
- Give 48 hours notice to your leader if you cannot make a gig.
Have a substitute available before you make the call.
- Don't underbid established gigs of fellow Union members.
- Give at least 2 weeks notice to leave a steady gig.
- Pay your musicians on time.
- Direct job inquiries and gig details to the leader.
- Abide by the AFM and Local 660 By-Laws.
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