We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union

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Vote before 1 July

Voting is now open to elect Equity’s Council, Conference Business Committee and Appeals Committee. Please support your union by voting in this election – this is your chance to have your say on which of your fellow members should set union policy and oversee every aspect of our work.

Equity elections

Pay Up! in the West End

West End workers vote YES for strike action in Equity indicative ballot: 98% of current West End workers voted YES to supporting strike action on an 89% turnout.

Pay Up!

Join our movement

Be part of our movement making the entertainment industry a better place to work for all. Together we can win the fight for better pay and conditions.

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We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union.

We're made up of 50,000 performers and creative practitioners. Together we push for better pay, terms and conditions in the workplace. We're there for our members when they face challenges too - with advice, support and representation.

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You are the union

By joining together you can win the fight for better pay and conditions in the entertainment industry. Whatever you want to do, your journey to changing the industry starts here!

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Problem at work?

Contact us if you have a problem with your work, pay or contract. We can support you to take action. Every conversation you have with us is confidential.

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Equity Magazine

An issue dedicated to Equity’s gigging ‘variety’ members – a term which describes performers who have their own act and work by performing at different gigs. Read about trade union history of organising variety performers, how to union is winning back money for members from engagers who cancel shows or pay late, Equity’s plan for improving the working lives of London’s nightlife performers, and more.

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