Farage's Reform has pledged to rip up legal protections for workers and renters - handing power to bad bosses and rogue landlords.

Equity threatens mass direct action over use of actors’ images in AI content Union says growing numbers of its members have made complaints about infringements of copyright in AI material

Time for tech companies and producers to strike a collective agreement on performers’ rights.

AI companies need to know that Equity will be putting in subject access requests en masse. They have a statutory obligation to respond. 👇

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Open Letter to PACT: Recognise Choreographers and Movement Directors in Film and Television Movement directors and Choreographers are crucial for the film and television industry. Sign this to show PACT that they should be recognised in collective agreements.

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...

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We need a maximum working temperature Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of illnesses....

We need to see the law changed, so that employers and workers know when action must be taken to keep workers cooler and safer. Add your name. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

📣Behind the Scenes: share your story of working as an actor or stage management in the current climate

Take the Actor’s Benevolent Fund (ABF) survey now: surveysconnect.co.uk/WebProd/cgi-...

To thank you for your time, you can enter a prize draw too!

Open Letter to PACT: We Demand Better in AI in Film & TV! Equity is currently negotiating with Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) to revise and improve the collective agreements across film and TV. PACT is the UK screen sector trade body for...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...

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Reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring Schools do not have the resources to offer these kinds of experiences themselves. Primary school children in particular are being left behind. In spite of the National Theatre’s cuts being branded as ...

www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/re...

Equity members: join your National or Regional Meeting this March!

It’s your chance to learn about our work & have your say on its future.

All meetings will have BSL interpretation 👌

Find details of all meetings at: www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...

“The industrial scale theft of performers’ and artists’ work by big tech must stop.”

We have today joined with fellow @tuc.org.uk
unions to publish an AI manifesto for creative workers and stop the “theft of work” from performers and artists ⬇️

www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...

Reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring Schools do not have the resources to offer these kinds of experiences themselves. Primary school children in particular are being left behind. In spite of the National Theatre’s cuts being branded as ...

📢 Please sign and share this important petition by Equity Class Network to reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring.

Primary school touring offers inspiration to young people who might not otherwise encounter live theatre. ✍️👇

www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/re...

A group of Equity activists with a drag performer

Two Equity activists with two drag performers

Two Equity activists with two drag performers

An Equity activist with a drag performer

Last week we went back out to support the @equityuk.bsky.social Drag Network on #VillageVisit 5.
It's been getting so much momentum that our President, @lyndarooke.bsky.social, our Deputy General Secretary, Louise McMullan, & Head of Finance and Operations, Beccy Reese, all came up to join in!

Some members believe that Equity only provides support and advice to members when they’re working under a union agreement. This isn't true!

The fact that member-related work is not under a union agreement is even more reason why you may need support from your union.

Bristol Trades Union Council ❌ We cannot accept or afford £51 million of cuts to our Bristol public services! 😡 Not only that, but then they want us to pay more for less- slashing the council tax reduction scheme and increasing....

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Plans to close three museums will 'obliterate' culture in Bristol Bristol City Council's proposed budget cuts also include removing all £635k funding for arts organisations by 2027

“The culture cuts that you’re putting forward will absolutely obliterate the future of culture for any generation coming after this”

Equity President @lyndarooke.bsky.social didn't mince words when speaking to Bristol City Council about proposed arts cuts

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Break Down Barriers to the Performing Arts: Abolish Audition Fees Our research has found performing arts students are struggling to pay audition fees and course costs, pushing working-class students out of the industry. Two-thirds of students receiving maintenance l...

Please sign and support…thanks! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br...

Equity Wrapped 2024 What a year it’s been for our union. This year we have moved from resilience to resistance, we have put arts funding on the national agenda, and we have become…

ICYMI.

What a year it’s been for our union.

Watch our 2024 Wrapped video now 👇
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Committees | Equity Find the Equity committee covering your interests and how you can stand for election.

✊Make 2025 the year you get involved with your union: stand for election to an Equity committee ✊

Find the committee that fits you & join the fight to win better pay, terms & conditions in the workplace.

www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...

Drama school auditioning costs under the spotlight Drama school graduates say some peers didn't even apply because of the cost of auditioning.

When it costs £1k to apply for performing arts courses we know something has to change.
 
Chloe has spoken to BBC Wales News and we know others have gone through similar experiences.
 
Which is why we are campaigning to #AbolishAuditionFees

Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Applecart Arts - Goodbye from Applecart Arts Goodbye from Applecart Arts   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Applecart Arts. After years of serving as a vibrant hub for creativity, storytelling, and community connection, we...

We're sad to share that Applecart Arts has closed. A great loss for both the local and creative community and shows short-sighted thinking from Newham Council.

We will continue to fight to protect small venues across the UK, they need our help more than ever.

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