Policies & Procedures for Locals

The Rehabilitation Plan contribution schedule has been updated to require a 10% increase in the rate of contributions to the AFM-EPF, as described in this document.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) compliant language.

Quick reference chart of Base, Rehab1 and Rehab2 rates.

Rehabilitation Plan - Adopted April 15, 2010, and updated June 27, 2016.

Requirements for Approving Collective Bargaining Agreements/Employers.

Rules limiting the ability of the bargaining parties to reduce a contributing employers contribution rate below the existing contribution rates.

Important procedures in cases where Collective Bargaining Agreements are modified in a manner that affects the rate at which Participants earn or "accrue" future pension benefits under the Fund.

Agreement to follow contribution transmittal procedures.

Contribution transmittal procedures applicable to all AFM Local Unions that receive pension contributions payable to the American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund from contributing Employers for forwarding to the Fund.

Form to be used in conjunction with the contribution transmittal procedures.

Policy on the Funds acceptance of contributions made with respect to wages paid to a Participant during a period of disability.

Policy on the Funds acceptance of contributions of proceeds of "Donated Concerts."

Policy on the Funds acceptance of contributions for wages earned for teaching music.

Policy on the Funds receipt of Late Payments and Underpayments.

How an AFM Local can become a signatory employer of the Fund in order to make contributions to the Fund for AFM Local Officers and Employees.

Agreement for an AFM Local to participant in the Fund.

Reminders for AFM Locals that participate as signatory employers of the Fund.