On April 1, 1953, Local 47 started accepting Local 767 members as part of the membership of Local 47 and segregation was forever banished from the Musicians’ Union structure in the Los Angeles area.

Minutes from the I.E.B. Meeting of June 25, 1953

In connection with the merger of Local 47 and Local 767, Los Angeles, CA the following resolution is presented:

"WHEREAS, on April 1, 1953, Local 767 and 47 of the American Federation of Musicians, with the approval and consent of their respective memberships, consolidated their two locals under the name of Local 47 American Federation of Musicians; and

"WHEREAS, all of the assets, real and personal and wheresoever situate, of Local 767 have been transferred to Local 47;

"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said merger of the said locals is hereby approved, consented to, and in all matters ratified. On motion made and passed the resolution is adopted."