Equity solidarity statement with Colombian trades unionists
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Too hot to work?
With temperatures set to break records this week, use our heat mitigation checklist to keep yourself safe at work on stage or on set. Wherever you're working this week, your engager has a legal duty to assess the risk of unreasonably hot temperatures whether working indoors or outdoors.
Heatwave advice
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
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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.
Join usWe 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.
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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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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Student and young member bursaries
Applications to the Student and Young Member Bursaries Scheme are now open! Each year, bursaries of £500 each are awarded to two Equity Student Members in their final year of study on a course of one year or longer, and two members of Equity who are aged 18-30.
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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