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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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11 May 2020
At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Wednesday 29th April 2020, Equity had received 82 valid nominations.
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08 May 2020
Equity General Secretary Christine Payne has written to Chancellor to ask for additional financial assistance for the creative sector.
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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.
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12 January 2022
Listen to the latest episode of our podcast for candid conversations about the big issues facing performers and creative workers right now. Host Jackie Clune talks to fellow Equity members about their experiences and how, together as a union, we're fighting to make positive change in the industry. Join us for personal stories, lively chat and a little laughter in the virtual green room.
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27 October 2021
Paul W Fleming, the General Secretary of Equity (the trade union for performing arts workers) has responded to today's Autumn Budget.
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27 October 2021
Equity’s new Policy Officer Liam Budd analyses how the budget will affect Equity members and explains what action the union is taking