Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A year since AI tool Tilly Norwood ‘debuted’, it’s clearer than ever that performers need protections from AI exploitation. 044
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Disabled performers face significant barriers to the industry. Meanwhile non-disabled actors continue to be cast in disabled roles, denying jobs to disabled performers. Following a motion from our Deaf & Disabled Committee we have committed to advocate for the Disability Conscious Casting Framework. 053
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Vote YES for better pay and conditions in the West End ✅ Equity have now reached an agreement on pay and conditions in the West End 👉Eligible members will vote on whether to accept the offer in an online ballot that is now OPEN www.equity.org.uk/news/2026/equity-members-vote-on-west-end-pay-offer 053
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026“Theatre is about its workforce" Equity has responded to a report from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre which shows the West End generated £1.08 billion in revenue and an increase in audiences last year. 👇 www.equity.org.uk/news/2026/un...equity.org.uk"Equity making ambitious but reasonable claims” – union responds to new theatre report | EquityEquity has responded to a report published today from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre which shows the West End generated £1.08 billion in revenue and an increase in audiences last year. 034
Reposted by Dan EdgePeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 24/02/2026BREAKING: Richard Tice is to announce Reform UK's plans to introduce a "Great Repeal Bill" that will scrap Labour's Employment Rights' Act and rent reforms JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM 1001855818
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 20/06/2025As the result of the assisted dying vote starts to sink in...I just wanted to send love❤️❤️ To all my Disabled friends and colleagues that fought so hard to try and stop the opening of this Pandora's Box. I salute you. Some of our worst fears have been realised. The fight has now changed and goes on 140
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 20/06/2025Today is another challenging day for many Disabled People as the assisted dying bill is debated and voted on in the UK Parliament. This is a highly emotive issue. Everyone has their opinions. I like many Disabled People am fearful of this bill. For a number of reasons here’s a list. 142
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Voting is now open in the Equity Committee Elections 2025! This is the FIRST TIME EVER that all 16 of these committees are contested. Support your union by voting wherever you are eligible to do so. Equity members, check your inbox for an email from UK Engage. Voting closes 12 Noon on 4 July. 0125
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 08/05/2025Just want to thank Hugo Gye from @theipaper.com for raising the Film Industry when directly to Kier Starmer when it comes to this UK/US Trade deal conversations. It's much needed. 000
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 23/04/2025Fellow Deaf Disabled and Neurodivergent @equityuk.bsky.social members sign up to this if you can it’s important! 030
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025VOTE: your union, your choice 🗳️ The Equity General Secretary ballot closes at 12 noon on Friday 2 May 2025 - make sure your voting papers are returned by this date and time. And remember voting is by post only! 002
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Everybody deserves to be safe at work. Our new Fit to Fly checklist is designed to keep performers safe. It gives aerialists working in small “clip and go” venues the info they need to assess the safety of the flying set up. www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-s... 021
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Unions must stand in solidarity with those affected by yesterday's Supreme Court judgement and defend trans women and men in the workplace and all walks of life. 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ 1246
Reposted by Dan EdgeDisability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025🚨NEWS🚨 Over 80 MPs At Risk of Losing Their Seats Because of PIP Cuts - Data from the Disability Poverty Campaign Group There will be very real consequences for MPs who don't take the right stand against these cuts... www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.com‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cutsNew data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up 32417
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 13/04/2025Dear Reform local election candidates please know sending me any of your political propaganda 5 bits already wastes the planets resources much like any of your party members / candidates getting any publicity. I’m afraid hating immigrants and privatising the NHS is a no politely do one Thank you 020
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2025We were at #BAFTAGamesAwards tonight calling on bosses to improve pay & conditions for video game performers through union agreements! While it’s great to celebrate successes, bosses can’t ignore the poor pay & practices faced by the workforce #EquityGameOn (Photos: Mark Thomas) 0238
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 31/03/2025This is one of many reasons you join a union 👇🏻 especially as a performer / creative 084
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 28/03/2025I’m always going to support MP’s that are supporting Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people when it comes to these draconian cuts thank you for the support @richardburgon.bsky.social 042
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 28/03/2025At the Disability Social Security protests in London this week I had a chat with #PoliticsJoe These cuts are still nonsensical, dangerous, and need to be stopped. As I said during my speech representing @equityuk.bsky.social which I might post later. It's time to move from resilience to resistanceyoutube.comDisabled people explain the real cost of Labour's welfare cutsYouTube video by PoliticsJOE 1105
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 28/03/2025I would love to sit down with @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @garyseconomics.bsky.social just to put a video of our chat out talking about how ridiculous the Disability Social Security cuts are! 110
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025🚨 Mad Dog Update 🚨 In response to our letter, EASI have confirmed they will be in contact with Mad Dog's liquidators, will keep Equity updated on their investigation & look to use their enforcement powers as appropriate. Read what's happened so far👇 www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...equity.org.ukEquity calls on regulator to hold Mad Dog accountable for money owed to membersEquity has sent a letter to the Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate (EASI), calling on the regulatory body to use its powers to ensure Mad Dog 2020 Casting is held accountable for failing to pa... 061
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 27/03/2025Angry thread incoming 🧵Yesterday I went to the Houses of Parliament to protest cuts to PIP. Only today to be totally infantilised by MP’s threatening to take away Disabled people’s “pocket money” how dare you! Our social security enables us to barely if at all meet the extra costs of being Disabled. 131
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025The ballot for Equity General Secretary is now open! Who leads the union over the next five years is down to Equity members - please use your vote. Look out for your ballot paper in the post in the next few days. Voting is by post only. More info: www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how... 043
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025🚨 URGENT: Tell BBC Scotland to Save River City 🚨 Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇 www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...megaphone.org.ukTell BBC Scotland to Save River City Paul W Fleming, Equity General Secretary, called the move "short-sighted" and a "disaster for Scottish television", saying the move would have a disproportionately negative impact on... 0148
Reposted by Dan EdgeArmando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social · 19/03/2025 “There is this terrible misconception that disabled people just take, but actually by taking from us, you prevent us from being able to give – we want to be able to participate in life equally the same as anyone else, and that includes going to work.” Disability campaigner Tanni Gray-Thompson 11050901433
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025We are calling on BBC Scotland to save Scotland’s only domestic TV soap and rethink plans to cut the hugely popular Glasgow-based show, River City. 1113
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 17/03/2025What’s @equityuk.bsky.social done for its members recently I hear you ask…here’s another example. If you’re not a member of your trade union whatever trade you are in, but especially if your job is on this link www.equity.org.uk/join-us/who-... join your union today! 112
Reposted by Dan EdgeDr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Dear @wesstreeting , More people are diagnosed with mental illness because growing up in austerity increases mental illness rates—then a 2 million-strong waiting list cements disability. Stop making people who already feel like a burden feel even worse. Best, Dr Jay Watts 720459
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 16/03/2025I’m not a hardcore football fan but one fateful day with a group of Geordie friends met on holiday I went to a bar to watch a game I became a magpie told I’m only allowed to support one team sadly for my Dad a QPR fan. I remember crying my eyes out in 98 & 99 at 13 / 14 wearing my kit but now 2025 000
Reposted by Dan EdgeFrances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025One more time for ministers at the back: it’s entirely possible to be a taxpayer and to receive benefits. As someone currently in the mid-tax band and on PIP, I’m more than happy for my earnings to help people who can’t work - and to pick up the state support I’m entitled to. 24457193
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 14/03/2025Schedule allowing I will be there fellow midlands @equityuk.bsky.social members come to the meeting and celebrate the shiny new office too! 021
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 07/03/2025It’s as if having a politician with actual lived experience of the DWP and benefits system knows what they are talking about and doesn’t perceive people as numbers on a spreadsheet. Who knew! 010
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Equity is calling on regulators to hold Mad Dog 2020 Casting accountable for failing to pay money owed to members. In the letter, General Secretary Paul W Fleming calls for the use of fines, prosecutions and bans on those behind Mad Dog. For more info: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...equity.org.ukEquity calls on regulator to hold Mad Dog accountable for money owed to membersEquity has sent a letter to the Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate (EASI), calling on the regulatory body to use its powers to ensure Mad Dog 2020 Casting is held accountable for failing to pay money owed to members. 164
Reposted by Dan EdgeDr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Why do the government keep saying there is ‘no consensus from experts’ on what is increasing the number of people on #PIP? Literally every expert recognises long delays for treatment are worsening disability which becomes entrenched more with lack of early care. 713137
Dan Edge @danedge.com · 05/03/2025In these ever changing times it’s important you join a union and that union is strong. If you’re an @equityuk.bsky.social member it’s committee election time please stand for election help us make our industry better 023
Reposted by Dan EdgeGiles Paley-Phillips @eliistender10.bsky.social · 05/03/2025As a creative, I’m not here to compete. It doesn’t serve me to do that. I want others to thrive, to succeed. We’re better when we encourage and lift each other up. There’s room for all of us to shine 713118
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity Manchester @equitymanc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Ever thought about standing for one of @EquityUK.bsky.social 's national committees? Well nominations open 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! There are 19 different ones in total from Audio through to Young Members. Fancy making a difference to your industry? Get involved! www.equity.org.uk/about-us/how... 043
Reposted by Dan EdgeThe Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 04/03/2025✒️Add your name to this petition to help protect self-employed creatives by abolishing the minimum income floor in Universal Credit -megaphone.org.ukProtect self-employed creatives: Abolish the minimum income floor in Universal CreditThe creative industries generate £28.3bn in turnover and £13.5bn in Gross Value Added, making up nearly 6% of the UK economy [1]. Their success relies on a diverse workforce, which can only be… 12729
Reposted by Dan EdgeEquity @equityuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2025🚨Concern at non-payment by Sneaky Experience events🚨 We've been contacted by members who are together owed over £27,000. Contact us ASAP if you're an Equity member and have worked, or are booked to work, for Sneaky Experience. www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/co...equity.org.ukConcern at non-payment by Sneaky Experience events | EquityEquity is calling on members who have undertaken work, or are booked to work, for Sneaky Experience to contact us as soon as possible in relation to concerns over non-payment. Sneaky Experience is an ... 056
Reposted by Dan EdgeDisability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Official figures prove that government claims that social security spending is “spiralling out of control” are “not based on any real facts”, say disabled activists. buff.lyGovernment claims of ‘spiralling’ spending on benefits are false and ‘ideological’, official figures showOfficial figures prove that government claims that social security spending is “spiralling out of control” are “not based on any real facts”, say disabled activists. The Office for Budget Responsib… 313568
Reposted by Dan EdgeDr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Please call out dog whistles in #benefits coverage if you can. These words aren’t neutral—they’re framing devices: Genuine Working families Scrapheap Spiralling Medicalising Lifestyle choice Hardworking taxpayers Wasting potential Sickness (not disability) Ups and downs of life 1019863
Reposted by Dan EdgeDr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Remember: all the research into benefits attitudes in Britain show that the public massively OVERestimate the level of benefits fraud. The media campaign should be to ease public attitudes not worsen them. #DisabilityJustice #Disability #Benefits 58926