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2 Computers Needed Local 1000's Office Computers are old and tired and need to retire and collect their pensions! We are looking for the donation of 2 desktop computers Read More.

Executive Board passes Balanced Budget for 2010 The Local 1000 Executive Board passed the first balanced budget in recent history at its February meeting in Memphis! In other actions, the board received a membership report (450 members), Read More.

Introducing: Amanda Gookin, Interim Office Staff Read More.

New Health Insurance Policy for Local 1000 Members Read More.

Executive Board and Membership Meetings in Memphis Local 1000 members can get a significant discount on registration. Contact Membership Committee Chair, Steve Eulberg Read More.

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Carrying Instruments on Airlines. The AFM reached an agreement with the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) in 2002 which encourages airline carriers to permit instruments to be carried on board. A copy of that letter is available here. TSA Letter

NOTE: Each airline has its own policy regarding carrying instruments on airplanes and this letter will NOT trump their policy. Investing in good protective cases and using common courtesy with airline travel, while not a guarantee, go along way toward protecting the tools of our trade.