Musicians' Union

How can employers and colleagues support people experiencing menopause symptoms? Download our new sample policy, designed for anyone working in the music industry to help create a menopause-friendly workplace #WeAreTheMU #BehindEveryMusician #WorldMenopause Day 👉 https://bit.ly/4fb9CSn

How can creating art help to channel pain? Award-winning rap artist, music practitioner and educator Xidus Pain shares what hip-hop means to him and how it has shaped his personal journey and music career 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Y7NbXx #WeAreTheMU #BlackHistoryMonth #BehindEveryMusician

Creative Access is offering bursaries of up to £1,000 to support artists from under-represented communities The funding can cover essential career costs, including access to equipment, career coaching, driving lessons, or a contribution to living costs whilst working or training 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3A23Fse #WeAreTheMU #MusicIndustry #UKMusicians

Want to build your career as a theatre musician? Looking to expand your network? Access expert advice and exclusive sessions with our upcoming events for members: • Learn how to build your career in music theatre with Beth Higham Edwards, David Gallagher and Richard Atkinson • Meet musicians and musical directors at Nimax Theatres in London • Practice a new meditation technique at one of our weekly guided sessions 👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/3tbkyuD/ #WeAreTheMU

Government has published its Employment Rights Bill! We are delighted to see proposals to strengthen employment rights and security at work for all workers, including the self-employed It includes potentially transformative measures to: 🟡 limit unfair use of zero hours contracts 🟡 reduce the gender pay gap 🟡 introduce day one employment rights The Employment Rights Bill also strengthens protections around pregnancy and maternity, and raises the bar to stop sexual harassment at work - including liability for third-party harassment Deputy PM Angela Rayner has given assurances that work around self-employment will be prioritised, and that issues such as late payment of fees and the right to a written contract will be legislated on in the near future Read the union’s full response: https://bit.ly/3BFDjwy Did you know that the MU has helped to shape it? The MU is one of 11 trade unions affiliated to the Labour Party, affiliating 10,000 members – or just under a third of the union’s membership. This gives us vital opportunities to advocate for the issues you care about 💪 #WeAreTheMU #WeAreUnionStrong #EmploymentRights

Together we can fix streaming! Thanks to all the MPs backing the campaign at Labour Party Conference 2024: 💛 Alex Sobel MP 💛 Joani Reid MP 💛 John Whitby MP 💛 Martin Rhodes MP We're calling for: 1. A modern digital royalty rate for all featured artists from music streaming, no matter when their original deal was signed 2. Equitable remuneration - guaranteed royalties for session players from music streaming for the first time ever 3. Rights of contract adjustment and rights reversion, so that music creators can renegotiate old deals after an agreed period instead of being tied to the same terms for life #WeAreTheMU #Lab24 #FixStreaming

🔈 Calling all Wales members! We've teamed up with CULT Cymru to provide three new workshop and training opportunities in Wales this month: • Make sure your equipment is safe with our free PAT testing day • Develop your knowledge of mental health in the creative industries • Learn how to manage electrical equipment with a 2-day training course Book your place 👉 https://bit.ly/4gRM46X #WeAreTheMU #Wales #Walesmusicians

Are you a parent or carer working in the music industry? We've teamed up with Tonic Rider, Music Minds Matter and PiPA to launch a brand new peer support group exclusively for MU members who are parents and/or carers This six-week online group will be facilitated by musician and trainee psychotherapist Jade Hughes, providing mental health support for the unique pressures that parents and carers face while working in the music industry 🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Y7YX5s #WeAreTheMU #BehindEveryMusician #CarersUK #MentalHealth

Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced his support at this year's Labour Party Conference for music education for all, and access to the arts for everyone. "Every child deserves the chance to study the creative subjects that widen their horizons, provide skills employers do value, and prepares them for the future, the jobs and the world that they will inherit." Read more and watch the full speech below #Lab24 #MusicEducation 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dtCmVl

Make sure you've got everything you need for the new academic year! Use your MU membership as a student to prepare for the term ahead: • Access expert contract advice • Protect yourself and your career with the right insurance • Get discounts and special offers • Join the MU's Young Member Network for dedicated news, advice and opportunities Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3XQzPPa #WeAreTheMU #MusicStudent #MusicEducation