American Federation of Musicians President James C Petrillo announces the union's weekly payment to unemployed blind mem

The video discusses a new initiative to pay blind musicians who are not permanently employed in the music business $10 per week, starting from January. The initiative aims to provide financial relief for small expenses like gas and telephone bills. Musicians working in the music business are not eligible for this payment. While the amount is small, it is seen as a positive step towards supporting blind musicians.

When does the payment plan for blind musicians begin?

What are some of the worries that the $10 payment aims to relieve?