Equity

Equity is no longer posting to X. You can find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn. Or our website equity.org.uk

Equity General Secretary calls for Prime Minister to resign and says union “opposes” Reform in speech to annual conference. equity.org.uk/news/2026/gene…

🏳️‍🌈For the first time in its history, the organisers of Durham Pride have signed a brand new agreement with Equity, which sets minimum standards for pay, terms, and conditions for performers who work at Durham Pride. Alongside an agreement with Manchester Pride, it is one of the first Pride agreements to be brokered by Equity. It marks a huge moment for the event which is going ahead despite having 100% of its funding cut by Reform-led Durham County Council earlier this year. For more on this story: tinyurl.com/sa7w6xbj

WEST END BALLOT: Vote YES for better pay and work-life balance in the West End. If you've worked in the West End in the last three years, check your email for a voting link. The indicative ballot is open to eligible members until 18 May.

Polling stations are NOW OPEN in England, Scotland and Wales to elect 136 English councils, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Senedd. Don't forget that in England you'll need to show your photo ID to vote. Share with everyone you know to tell them to vote too

Etholiad y Senedd 2026: Diwylliant yw Gwaith E-bostiwch eich ymgeiswyr Senedd a gofynnwch iddynt gefnogi ein maniffesto ✉️ #welsh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">equity.org.uk/campaigns-poli…

Senedd 2026 Election: Culture is work Email your Senedd candidates and ask them to back our manifesto ✉️ equity.org.uk/campaigns-poli…

100 YEARS AGO: The General Strike of 1926 began on 3 May and lasted for nine days, with 1.7 million workers stopping work in solidarity with coal miners who were threatened with wage cuts and longer working hours. "Not a penny off the pay, not a minute on the day" was their defiant slogan. Although the strike did not achieve its immediate aims, it was a defining moment for the labour movement, brining workers together in a monumental display of collective action to fight for their rights. Solidarity forever.

Current West End performers and stage management: Your indicative ballot is in your inbox. Vote YES and share this as far as it'll go. 📣

On #InternationalWorkersDay we’re remembering that our rights were not given but fought for - and that we must continue to fight against injustice and inequality wherever it exists✊ This beautiful artwork is by illustrator Phil Whitton and has been developed for our upcoming annual Equity conference - this year taking place in Durham, which is referenced in the artwork.

This week Equity's Kirsten Muat sat before the Women and Equalities Committee @ukcommonscommittees and said what many of our members already know: precarious, low-paid work stops women from speaking out about bad behaviour. The committee will soon be asking for submissions to their inquiry on Experiences of Women in Live Comedy, watch this space to find out how to take part.

On International Workers Memorial Day, we are remembering everyone who has died or has been injured at work. Unions are here to defend every worker and ensure that safety standards are met. Today, and everyday, we honour the dead and fight for the living. #IWMD equity.org.uk/news/2026/inte…

It's time for action in the West End. We’re asking West End performers and stage management currently working on a show to vote in an indicative ballot on strike action. We want to move producers closer to a reasonable multi-year settlement on pay, terms, and conditions. Want to know more? Read more on our website: tinyurl.com/bdehtush Eligible members check your inbox for information and voting links.

Ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, we’re calling for Holyrood to back a pilot scheme of a Scottish Basic Income for Artists (BIA). Email your MSP candidates and ask them to sign our pledge at: equity.org.uk/campaigns-poli…

Equity win! We've secured a new agreement for Stage Managers at Opera North 💪 Agreement ensures eligible stage management members are part of a collective bargaining unit covering pay, hours, working conditions, health and safety, dignity at work, and more. equity.org.uk/news/2026/equi…

You have 9 seconds... ... ... ...Did you get it right? Members and non-members register at tinyurl.com/bdfxpmy5 for our DJs open meeting NEXT WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL and be part of a meaningful conversation about pay, terms and conditions for DJs in nightlife. Know someone who should come along? Share this post, be part of the movement.

Register to vote by Monday 20 April to have your say in the 7 May elections. Register here: gov.uk/register-to-vo… Elections taking place: ☑️136 English council will be elected ☑️Scotland will elect their Parliament. ☑️Wales will elect their Senedd. Let's put arts on the agenda.

Big win for artists in Scotland 🎉 Ahead of May’s elections, both Scottish Labour and the SNP have backed Equity’s call for a Basic Income for Artists, pledging to pilot the initiative. Marlene Curran, Equity Scotland Official, said: “We welcome this pledge from both Scottish Labour and the SNP to pilot a living wage for artists. Last month, we launched our own call for a Scottish Basic Income for Artists to support the creatives who drive Scotland’s cultural industries and boost the Scottish economy. We hope that other parties follow suit and back a Basic Income for Artists, taking the opportunity to cement Scotland’s position as a leader in arts and culture.” Find out more about our ongoing campaign on our website: equity.org.uk/campaigns-poli…

If you're a DJ this is for you. Members and non-members, find out more about YOUR union. Join us for a meaningful conversation about pay, terms and conditions for DJs in nightlife, and how we can start to unionise as a group of workers. Who else do you think should be part of this discussion? Share this post, invite your colleagues, be part of the movement 💪 📅 6.30pm Thursday 23rd April 2026 ✏️ register to attend - tinyurl.com/29c7vmf2 📍Zoom

Are you a variety or nightlife performer? Do you want to fight for safer workplaces, support your colleagues and help build union power - but don't know where to start? Join us on 23 April, 7 or 28 May for our Variety Deps Training and we'll teach you how.. tinyurl.com/VarietyDepsApr…