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Fair Trade Music

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Member Since	2/4/2009
Band Website	fairtrademusicpdx.org
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About Fair Trade Music

For the past 35 years the income of working musicians has steadily declined. Even worse, there are now many businesses who want live entertainment who offer to pay nothing. The Fair Pay to Play campaign of Portland, Oregon is a collaboration of both union and non-union musicians attempting to put an end to unfair conditions and to bring our baseline pay up to the minimum wage standards that every other worker in America receives. Sponsored by the Portland chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 99, we are seeking the support of working musicians by asking them to not accept work for less than the baseline pay scale. In addition, we are seeking the support of businesses that want live entertainment to recognize the time and money it takes for a musician to put on a show. We are seeking mySpace friends in the PORTLAND, OREGON area. If we organize and work together, we CAN reverse these conditions.

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Pink Noise	Oct 11 2009 11:57 PM Totally agree! Keep us updated.
Yur Daddy	Oct 5 2009 7:08 PM yes, this is a good idea, you got our support!
King Green	Sep 30 2009 3:58 PM Hope to see you at the next FTM happy hour. We need a standard so musicians & bands can determine what "fair pay" at clubs should be. Keep up the good work!
Brian Klotz	Sep 13 2009 5:37 PM Any ideas on how we determine what is "fair"? Obviously, I can work for whatever amount I feel is right, and more talented musicians can hold out for more money, but how do I determine how much I am worth for a two hour set?
The Erotic Politicians	Sep 10 2009 9:31 PM
Josh Nielsen	Sep 2 2009 4:10 PM I'm not sure if I feel angry enough about playing free shows to be your friend. But thanks for the add.
Wayne Gacy Trio	Sep 2 2009 4:10 PM Thanks for the request. Lets see where do I start. If they aren't going to pay you to play, then dont show up. Battle of the bands should include more weapons and everyone beating the shit out of the people who promote these shows and the clubs that allow it.
The Hell Candidates	Aug 21 2009 8:33 PM Thanks for the friend request. Yeah, us musicians do work hard for our money. Good luck . Welcome to our world...come by and check us out. Best Wishes, Jan The Hell Candidates METAL QUEEN
Ex Nihilo	Aug 3 2009 2:47 AM Cheers from Ex Nihilo!
the decliners	Jul 1 2009 8:31 PM Good Work Drunk on Power and The Twilight Room both make good comments below, include the booking agents and clubs in this and support booking agents and clubs who are just getting started - symbiosis maaaaaaaaaaaan
Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising	Jun 27 2009 3:01 AM THANK YOU so much for this effort! We are behind you 150%! Kathy, Tim, Tom and Dennis Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising www.phoenixrisingband.org
Tinhorn	Jun 23 2009 8:16 PM We're on board with this 110%. Keep on fighting the good fight! ...and rocking in the free world...
Peter Matthew Kasen	Jun 23 2009 12:06 AM When I get into PDX in July, I will give you a call, so we can meet up for coffee and discuss. Be good, and keep the fight I for one am more than appreciative. Peter
Pale Blue Sky	Jun 13 2009 11:25 PM Heaven sent, Thank you!
Aqua Vitae	Jun 10 2009 12:45 AM I think what you are doing is AWESOME, I take exception to coments made bv the band "Drunk on Power", we DON'T need the kind of Cynasism that THEY represent. COME ON "Drunk on Power", stop acting like a Corporate Whore, and start behaving like the "In Your Face" rock band that you pretend to be! MUSICIANS UNITE!
Rob Wessels Li'l Bastard	Jun 9 2009 11:58 PM Thank you for the insight and the invite to join your just cause. I'm looking forward to working with you guys and encouraging others to join the cause.) Rob
Robert Finn	Jun 3 2009 2:52 AM Love what you guys do! Keep it up!!
Lucky Beltran	Jun 2 2009 5:58 PM I'm glad to see you guys got a page up. Check out my first 2 friends. They're projects we're working on.
Rob Wessels Li'l Bastard	Jun 2 2009 5:30 PM Thank you for the add! This is a great site and a great cause.
The Twilight Room	May 26 2009 6:25 PM We LOVE what you guys are doing, but think you should involve the booking agents and club owners as well. Musicians are only 1/3 of the equation... I say that as a musician and booking agent. Keep up the good work!
Jay Haser	May 28 2009 7:17 PM Yes!!!
Crash	May 23 2009 1:01 AM SWEET!
Gabriel Surley	May 21 2009 6:54 AM Thank you!
John Baker	May 20 2009 7:09 PM Awesome concept .... Musicians Unite!!
Portland GoGirls	May 16 2009 6:40 PM Hello from Portland GoGirls, Thanks for the friendship. Hope you have a rockin' great weekend. Cheers, Portland GoGirls "cuz chicks rock!" www.gogirlsmusic.com

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