The American Federation of Musicians | Local 369 Las Vegas
Who We Are
The Musicians Union of Las Vegas – American Federation of Musicians Local 369 is a labor union in Southern Nevada that advocates for and protects the interests of professional musicians. Local 369 serves musicians in southern Nevada, which includes the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. Local 369 negotiates with employers to establish fair wages and working conditions for its members and enforces contracts to uphold professional standards for our musicians. We are an affiliate of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada and the AFL-CIO.
Our Mission
We are the Musicians Union of Las Vegas, American Federation of Musicians Local 369, one of the most respected unions of professional musicians in the world. We promote the common interests and standards of all musicians. We advocate and negotiate for musicians’ rights by advancing industry standards that dignify our labor and honor and enrich our art. We strive to represent the community of all professional musicians, aspiring music professionals, and all those who share the interests of musicians. We are committed to advancing the essential role of music in education, and in the economic, cultural and social life of our community.
Serving Las Vegas’ Professional Musicians and Community Since 1931
AFM Local 369, the Musicians Union of Las Vegas, was founded on October 13, 1931. Its purpose was to unify musicians in the flourishing music scene in Las Vegas. From the early days of Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, the full orchestras in the lounges, the Moulin Rouge and Lido de Paris, to Broadway shows like Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular, Mamma Mia, and The Lion King, to headliners like Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Donny and Marie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Andrea Bocelli, and the Jerry Lewis Telethons, Local 369 continues to be an integral part of the music scene on and off the Las Vegas Strip.