Artist Rights Institute artistrightsinstitute.org
Songwriter Union Survey
Some songwriters are interested in forming a songwriter union. Tell us what you think!
1.
I want to form a songwriter union because...
My voice isn't heard when song rates are set in Washington or New York
I am not represented by the current songwriter or publisher groups
I am tired of the status quo
I don't want to form a songwriter union
Other (please specify)
None of the above
2.
My month-to-month income from songwriting and publishing
Is unpredictable
has declined in the last 5 years
has increased in the last 5 years
is about the same for each of the last five years
Other (please specify)
3.
I am apprehensive about starting a songwriter union...
I am not apprehensive about starting a songwriter union
I am concerned about retaliation from music users who refuse to recognize a songwriter union like they have other workers.
I am concerned about blowback from groups like NMPA and NSAI
I am concerned about retaliation from my performing rights organization
I am concerned about retaliation from the Mechanical Licensing Collective
Other (please specify)
4.
I want to form a songwriter union because
I cannot afford health insurance and have none
I have health insurance but I would like a better health plan at lower cost
I would like to explore alternatives to health insurance like a songwriter PPO similar to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
(myhaam.org)
Other (please specify)
5.
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6.
Do you agree or disagree: I am concerned about doing all the work to start a new union only to have it captured by the people we are trying to get away from.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Other (please specify)