24 June 2021

The Equity for a Green New Deal (GND) network came together online last year, having been inspired by the wider movement in the US and UK. Green New Deal advocates aim to tackle the twin issues of climate crisis and economic injustice – which we believe to be interlinked – by focusing on industrial and financial policy, the creation of secure green jobs and addressing global inequality.

24 June 2021

Equity has long been a champion of the needs of parents and carers at work. We are now backing two new campaigns that aim to increase inclusion in workplaces and end discrimination and they need your help.

23 June 2021

Seven trade unions - including Equity - have come together to publish an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in opposition to proposed funding cuts to creative and performative arts subjects in the Higher Education Teaching Grant budget for 2021–2022.

18 June 2021

UKPW have committed themselves to adopting the 5 Pledges the the union is asking of all wrestling promotions, including a Dignity at Work Policy

14 June 2021

With the Government set to confirm a four-week delay to the lifting of Covid restrictions, those who work in live performance are worried about what this will mean for their livelihoods. If social distancing and the current 50% audience capacity limit at venues remains in place, the lack of financial viability means many establishments will stay closed. In turn, workers and Equity members will not have jobs to go to. While he says "there's no dispute that public health comes first", Equity General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, has called the Government's approach "a catastrophic blow to Equity’s members and their live performance workplaces".

03 June 2021

Listen to our new 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.

02 June 2021

Equity and its membership are very disappointed that after 23 years, the BBC will bring to an end their long running and popular continuing drama series, Holby City. It comes as a blow to the cast who have worked extremely hard over the years and worked loyally through the pandemic.

26 May 2021

Equity has a long and proud history of standing up for peace and justice, and this solidarity unquestionably extends to the Jewish community. This is part of our broader international work, which includes supporting Jewish artists and working people around the world.

20 May 2021

This week saw the hopeful reopening of performance venues and events, with workers and audiences alike delighted by the return of live acts. Yet this comes alongside concerns about the new Covid-19 variant and the prospect of rising infection rates. With there being the possibility of renewed restrictions, Equity General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, has called for "the Government to consolidate the broken benefits system" to protect the performing arts and entertainment industry and its workers.

20 May 2021

Equity has a long, and proud history of standing up for peace and justice around the world – including in Palestine. Violence directed against ordinary working people in both Israel and Palestine is appalling, and it is to be condemned by our movement. The disproportionate actions of the current Israeli government over the past few weeks, both in the policing of Jerusalem and toward Gaza, are particularly horrifying. We stand in solidarity with Palestinians taking industrial action, and workers around the world taking action in support of them.