Welcome to AFM Local #566
The Windsor Federation of Musicians, Local #566 of the American Federation of Musicians.
We are a professional labor organization dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of professional musicians.
The office is located at 2109 Ottawa Street Suite 214
Monday through Friday by appointment (519-258-2288)
Office is open Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM weekly.
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Monday through Friday by appointment (519-258-2288)
Office is open Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM weekly.
Please join us on Facebook - you can also click the link in the footer.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/126141952934
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Note from the President
Welcome Everyone to the WINDSOR Federation of musician’s official website! I look forward to sharing with you the latest news and up-to-date events th...
Welcome Everyone to the WINDSOR Federation of musician’s official website! I look forward to sharing with you the latest news and up-to-date events that affect our industry and our music community. My thanks to all involved in getting our site running and thank you members for your patience. Here’s our chance now to connect even closer.
In solidarity,
Rob Balint
President
WFM Local 566
AFM in Canada
Canadian cities began joining the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) in the late 1890s, with a major wave of expansion between 1900 and the 1910s. The union officially adopted "of the United States and Canada" in its name in 1900 to reflect this international expansion.
Charter Dates for Key Canadian AFM Locals
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia
| City | Local | Date Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Local 149 | June 15, 1901 |
| Vancouver | Local 145 | 1901 |
| Ottawa-Hull | Local 180 | 1902 |
| Hamilton | Local 293 | 1903 |
| London | Local 279 | 1903 |
| St. Catharines | Local 299 | 1903 |
| Montreal | Local 406 | Rechartered 1905 (initial 1897, established 1905) |
| Berlin (now Kitchener) | Local 226 | 1905 |
| Brantford | Local 467 | 1907 |
| Edmonton | Local 390 | 1907 |
| Saskatoon | Local 553 | 1910 |
| Windsor | Local 566 | 1911 |
| Quebec City | Local 119 | 1917 |
| Halifax | Local 571 | 1938 |
Key Historical Notes
- Initial Expansion: The union first became international in 1897 when the Montreal Musicians Protective Union and Toronto Orchestral Association joined.
- Canadian Representation: An official position on the International Executive Board for Canada was created in 1905.
- Structure: Today, the AFM in Canada is known as the Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM/FCM).