Synopsis
Inside the rise of a powerful music union and the battles that shaped a nation's sound.
This book examines the American Federation of Musicians and its controversial leader, James Petrillo, through the mid-20th century. It shows how unions regulated who plays, where they perform, and how contracts are enforced in cities like New York and Chicago. The narrative focuses on real-world struggles, from featherbedding to strikes, and the efforts to balance artistic craft with workers’ rights.
- Learn how unions set wage scales, manage engagements, and police the industry to prevent irregularities.
- Discover how disputes with hotels, radio stations, and venues led to strikes and policy changes.
- See how summer concerts, trust funds, and unemployment efforts shaped opportunities for musicians.
- Understand the evolving role of leadership, local unions, and national oversight in the music world.
Ideal for readers of labor history and the American music industry, this edition offers a focused look at how a major union influenced performance across decades.
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