Canadian musicians vote to end ties with US union
mainSouring relations between Canadian musicians and the AFM have come a a head in Quebec, where musicians vogted this weekend by 53.3% to end their membership of the US-based union. Details here.
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I don’t think this will take, though there may be some useful concessions to Quebec before it all settles. The AFM really needs taking down a peg or two — there are nations ending in “stan” that could take thug lessons from them.
And you base your statement on what actual facts?
Based on how the AFM is also handling the situation in Vancouver … which could be next to hold a vote like this if relations don’t improve soon!