29 May 2020

Equity members have campaigned very hard to get an extension to the Self Employed Income Support Scheme and for those who are eligible, the Chancellor's announcement tonight represents a crucial lifeline.

27 May 2020

Equity has launched an Independent Commission for Race Equality (ICRE) to help create a road map for improved employment practices for black and minority ethnic workers (BME) across the entertainment industry in a post-COVID landscape.

22 May 2020

Equity President Maureen Beattie announces survey put together by Equity members to assess our world of work and organise our way into a better, more equitable industry.

21 May 2020

18 May 2020

Sandi Toksvig chairs a live online General Secretary Debate with the two candidates standing for the role of Equity General Secretary, giving both candidates the opportunity to address the Equity membership in a live broadcast.

13 May 2020

11 May 2020

At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Wednesday 29th April 2020, Equity had received 82 valid nominations.

08 May 2020

Equity General Secretary Christine Payne has written to Chancellor to ask for additional financial assistance for the creative sector.

07 May 2020

Equity is running a survey to address the long-standing issue of poor-quality hair and make-up support for black and minority ethnic (BME) members of the union.