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FTM on KBOO's UN | HERD
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FTM on KBOO's UN | HERD
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Released: Oct 31, 2009
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  • Location PORTLAND, Oregon, US

    Profile Views: 19188

    Last Login: 2/23/2011

    Member Since 2/4/2009

    Website fairtrademusicpdx.org

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    For the past 35 years the income of working musicians has steadily declined. Even worse, there are now many businesses who want live entertainment who offer to pay nothing. The Fair Pay to Play campaign of Portland, Oregon is a collaboration of both union and non-union musicians attempting to put an end to unfair conditions and to bring our baseline pay up to the minimum wage standards that every other worker in America receives. Sponsored by the Portland chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 99, we are seeking the support of working musicians by asking them to not accept work for less than the baseline pay scale. In addition, we are seeking the support of businesses that want live entertainment to recognize the time and money it takes for a musician to put on a show. We are seeking mySpace friends in the PORTLAND, OREGON area. If we organize and work together, we CAN reverse these conditions.

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  • Miraldo

    will do!

    As a musician this is something very important for me
    even though I'm from another contry!

    Maybe we can turn this something global!!

    Thanks for the add.

    Miraldo

    2 years ago
  • PDX Bass Guitarist

    Thanks for the support, I will be getting more involved with this incredible campaign when I get my musical projects back on track, [which is in progress], and thanks for the friendship too!

    2 years ago
  • Max Ribner

    Thankyou for supporting the musicians at the VBC

    2 years ago
  • Boys of Greenwood Glen

    Thanks for the add & all the best to ya!

    Cheers,
    BOGG

    3 years ago
  • Pink Noise

    Totally agree!  Keep us updated.

    3 years ago
  • Yür Daddy

    yes, this is a good idea, you got our support!


    3 years ago
  • King Green

    Hope to see you at the next FTM happy hour.  We need a standard so musicians & bands can determine what "fair pay" at clubs should be.  Keep up the good work!

    3 years ago
  • Brian Klotz

    Any ideas on how we determine what is "fair"?  Obviously, I can work for whatever amount I feel is right, and more talented musicians can hold out for more money, but how do I determine how much I am worth for a two hour set?

    3 years ago
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    3 years ago
  • Wayne Gacy Trio

    Thanks for the request. Lets see where do I start. If they aren't going to pay you to play, then dont show up. Battle of the bands should include more weapons and everyone beating the shit out of the people who promote these shows and the clubs that allow it.


    3 years ago
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