They will join the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), becoming union members of the AFM Local 56. The campaign "included all of the TC Phil musicians based upon National Labor Relations Board criteria," the release continues. "By joining AFM Local 56, the TC Phil musicians gain collective representation to address the orchestra’s artistic and operational future." In a statement to The Ticker, TC Phil Executive Director Dr. Kedrik Merwin said: "The TC Phil is happy to build upon our 74-year history of bringing outstanding symphonic music to our region. Many of our musicians, as Kaylee mentioned, consider the TC Phil to be their musical ‘home’ and that shows in the extraordinary professional performances of the TC Phil.