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Guild House London
Joined September 2011
You have until 18 December to vote in our indicative ballot on AI protections for performers. The more members who vote, the stronger our voice. The ballot is open to members who have worked on a Pact-Equity agreement since 2021. https://t.co/jlvzwnberA
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Performers need AI protections now! As Disney announces $1billion investment in OpenAI, Equity says the deal “reinforces exactly why our members are fighting for AI protections in our negotiations with Pact”. We’re balloting members about refusing to be scanned on set in order to
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Today, in Cardiff and on International Day for Disabled Persons, @EquityUK 's Deaf and Disabled Members Committee launched Equity’s Access Toolkit. Find out more now: https://t.co/p6AVZxJMbS
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What are the top things that need to be done to improve inclusion and diversity in the arts? 🎭🎞️ Actor, Pro Wrestler, Aerial Performer and Equity Councillor Dan Edge shares. #internationaldayofdisabledpeople #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities
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Will we see you in Cardiff? #IDDP2025
Join us in Cardiff on 3rd December for our next Action On Access panel event! Chapter Arts Centre at 6pm - we need to talk about all things access and there will be a special announcement! Perfect for #IDDP2025 - find out more and book here: https://t.co/TlLFbnf7Ze
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Join us in Cardiff on 3rd December for our next Action On Access panel event! Chapter Arts Centre at 6pm - we need to talk about all things access and there will be a special announcement! Perfect for #IDDP2025 - find out more and book here: https://t.co/TlLFbnf7Ze
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Tomorrow is Disability Pay Gap Day. A reminder that on average disabled people effectively stop getting paid for the rest of the year compared to non-disabled colleagues doing the same work. This isn’t just about pay - it’s about value, visibility, Equity. #DisabilityPayGapDay
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Equity’s major survey of nightlife performers is now live — and we need your voice! If you can tell us what pay and conditions look like for gigging nightlife performers in London in 2025; then we can help you bargain for more. We want to hear from: DJs, drag artists,
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Choreographer or movement director and Equity member ? Tell us about your working conditions and we'll use it to inform our organising and campaigning work. Take the survey 👇 https://t.co/aNGxq73dxD
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Manchester Pride: It’s time for collective action 💪 If you’re a performer or creative and are owed money by Manchester Pride get in touch with Equity as soon as possible. Complete our online form https://t.co/Qe2AyJUsYo or email northwestengland@equity.org.uk
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Have you worked with BBC Singers as an Ad-Hoc? If so, fill in our consultation to let us know what’s important to you in your work. Equity and the MU will be negotiating an agreement with the BBC covering the minimum terms and conditions of engagement for Ad-Hoc BBC Singers
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More and more choreographers and movement directors are getting involved in their union and we are asking you to support them! Sign this letter now to tell PACT that you think choreographers and movement directors are CENTRAL TO STORYTELLING and should be included in their
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Equity has raised concerns about the casting process for an upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert, which casts a non-disabled performer in the title role, Quasimodo, arguably one of the most recognisable characters with a disability. The union has been
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Concerns about the casting process for a production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert, which casts a non-disabled performer in the title role.
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Equity’s Northern Ireland official has sent an open letter to Minister Gordon Lyons challenging comments he made earlier this week about a drag storytelling event. Read the full story at
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It is urgent that you write to your MP now! 🔽 https://t.co/GsNY3b3lX9
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More than 21 months of strikes on Gaza and its people has caused untold devastation, bloodshed and suffering. And Israel’s blockade of aid entering Gaza is causing mass starvation. Our Government...
🚨 | BREAKING: We're calling on the UK government to: 🔴 Recognise Palestine now 🔴 Suspend the Israel trade deal 🔴 Ban imports from illegal settlements 🔴 End all licenses for arms traded with Israel in line with International Law 🔴 Sanction individuals who promote and commit
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Someone's making money from big TV and streaming hits - but it's not the actors! Royalties and secondary payments aren't working for performers. Tell us in the comments why you need proper royalties and residuals or use our form https://t.co/Sg4w96tsnY & we'll tell the bosses
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As MPs debate the Welfare Reform Bill in Parliament, yesterday Sarah Warren from @equity_ddmc spoke out against the planned cuts to disability support. The proposals will have a severe impact on disabled people’s financial security, independence, and wellbeing. #takingthepip
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Brilliant few days in NI taking @equity_ddmc on tour. Only collectively working together can we build an industry which is accessible and inclusive, and create more opportunities for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives Huge thank you for @equityni for hosting us.
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Brilliant group shot from our Action on Access event last night in beautiful Belfast. Thank you to @Paulaclarke777, @OPENARTSNI, @ReplayTheatreCo, @triplevisionproduct, and Triple Vision Productions for participating on our panel.
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Lovely crisp autumn morning in Belfast, and our committee are having a meeting in @UniAtypical for Arts and Disability. Thank you UOAT for having us.
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