May 12, 2014<\/p>\n
Dear CFM\/AFM Member.<\/p>\n
The 406 Referendum Website contains a segment of a 2013 report prepared by the Executive Board of the Conference of Canadian CFM Locals and directed at the International Executive Board of the Federation. The selected language may create the impression that the CC Board is in favour of the disaffiliation by La Guilde des Musiciens et Musiciennes de Quebec from the AFM.<\/p>\n
NOTHING IS FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH.<\/strong><\/p>\n The CC Board is made up of experienced, dedicated and caring individuals who administer Locals across Canada. They are acutely aware of the reality that united we negotiate, but divided we beg. That applies to persons as well as provinces and nations.<\/p>\n It is in the interest of Canadian musicians, wherever they may reside or perform that they are represented by one strong united organisation rather than by two or more, not only from a labour representative perspective but also from a linguistic\/cultural point of view.<\/p>\n The CC Board and the CFM National Office have played a significant role in informing the IEB of the unique cultural\/labour circumstances that are in place in Quebec. The IEB has come a long way making considerable human and financial resources available to la Guilde.<\/p>\n Divided we are less efficient representing the interests of musicians in Canada, including in Quebec. United internationally we are infinitely stronger and more effective throughout North America.<\/p>\n Neither music nor financial interests recognise borders. Our representative horizon needs to be equally broad. As we are not convinced that this disaffiliation initiative is driven by the membership, we urge you to carefully consider the above sentiments.<\/p>\n If you require additional information, the CC Board and its members look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n Fraternally Yours<\/p>\n The Executive Board of the Canadian Conference of Musicians<\/p>\n musicians@bellnet.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An Open Letter from the Canadian Conference May 12, 2014 Dear CFM\/AFM Member. The 406 Referendum Website contains a segment of a 2013 report prepared by the Executive Board of the Conference of Canadian CFM Locals and directed at the International Executive Board of the Federation. The selected language may create the impression that the … Continue reading An Open Letter from the Canadian Conference<\/span>