Good info Jerry. Glad they're active helping artists.
As a teacher I "HAD" to belong to the Union and it was all we had to protect us lowly teachers. The Nepotism and Cronyism in the school system were just as bad as the Political system. They only sold us out on one contract in my 35 years ! But the Teachers Union was more needed than not.
Music is corrupt rip off business all the way to the top so the AFM can be helpful. But not on my (our) level.
All said Unions throughout history are a two edged sword.