The UK Trade Union representing people working professionally in the Entertainment Industry.
Information
- Founded:
- 1930
Events
1 forthcoming eventView all
- Manifesto for Theatre Meetings!
Various towns across the UK
13 October at 19:30
My Poll
Notes
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- LETTER FROM STEPHEN SPENCE - SUB REP CAMPAIGN 12 October 07:28
- Rejection of Licensing Act Changes - Contact Your MP! 11 August 01:58|3 comments
- Why the Limelight Party is only for 18 - 26 year old Equity Members: 09 March 10:46
Basic Info
- Founded:
- 1930
Detailed info
- Website:
- http://www.equity.org.uk
http://www.twitter.com/EquityUK
http://www.tvischanging.com
http://www.newdealfortheatre.com - Company Overview:
- Equity is the only Trade Union to represent artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment.
Formed in 1930 by a group of West End of London performers, Equity quickly spread to encompass the whole range of professional entertainment so our membership includes actors, singers, dancers, choreographers, stage managers, theatre directors and designers, variety and circus artists, television and radio presenters, walk-on and supporting artists, stunt performers and directors and... (read more) - Mission:
- The main function of Equity is to negotiate minimum terms and conditions of employment throughout the entire world of entertainment and to endeavour to ensure these take account of social and economic changes.
We look to the future as well, negotiating agreements to embrace the new and emerging technologies which affect performers so satellite, digital television, new media and so on are all covered, as are the more traditional areas.
We also work at national level by lobbying government and other bodies on issues of paramount importance to the membership.