How to Join
	If you are a professional musician you are welcome to become a member of Local 47, and receive all of our benefits. There are no auditions. You become a member by filling out and signing the application form and two copies of the beneficiary card; and paying the join fee.
	Applications:
	1. Forms may be printed from our website. a.  Print a hardcopy of the application form. (If the applicant is a minor, this form must by filed also). b.  Print two copies of the beneficiary card. c.  Fill out and sign at all of the X’s. d . Enclose a check or money order for the current join fee. Since the fee is pro-rated, please call the Membership Department at 323-993-3116 for the current join fee. e.  Mail forms and check to: Professional Musicians, Local 47 Membership Department 817 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038. 2. By  email. 3. By phone: or Rosalind at 323-993-3116. 4. By mail: Professional Musicians, Local 47 Membership Department 817 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038
	After the first year the dues are $190 per year ($90 for Life Members). Dues can be paid in full, or in six-month increments. The cost for joining for half a year is higher; the annual dues for 6 months are $100 (more than half the $190 annual dues). Our operating monies come from two sources - yearly dues and work dues. Whenever you perform a Union job you pay a small percentage of the minimum wage for that job in work dues: 3% for live performance, and 4% for recordings.