"As a member, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Philadelphia Musicians’ Union, Local 77, I am proud to endorse the candidates on the VPU slate. I have the utmost respect for their dedication to organizing and their tireless ability to lead from the bottom up—this is a crucial component to the growth of our union and solidarity amongst our brothers and sisters, and is something that I feel our Union desperately needs.
I began working with Ellen Trainer, President of Local 77 in 2019, and have witnessed first hand her dedication to organizing, education, and support for not only the members of Local 77, but for the general principals of trade unionism. Her appointment as Vice-President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO has further enabled our Local to become more politically active, and is yet another testament to her leadership and work ethic. I am confident that electing Ellen Trainer and the rest of the VPU slate is the right move for our Union—we have to act now.
I’m with VPU! "
Ellen Trainer
for International Executive Board
Ellen Trainer, President of The Philadelphia Musicians’ Union, Local 77 and VP of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, is running for International Executive Board. She is a tireless advocate for workers’ rights and working conditions for members of her local. Ellen, recently recognized by the PA City and State Pride Power 100, is an advocate for diversity, inclusion, and solidarity. If elected to the IEB, Trainer would bring her passion for labor advocacy and her strategic thinking skills to the table. She would work to promote the interests of AFM members and advance the cause of workers’ rights around the world.
Jarred Antonacci
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 77
