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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
End the siege of Cuba ✊ We're proud to support the POA's motion at TUC Congress, calling on the UK government to oppose the extra territorial application of US sanctions, reject any US military intervention against Cuba and provide humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 31/03/2026
Farage's Reform has pledged to rip up legal protections for workers and renters - handing power to bad bosses and rogue landlords.
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Time for tech companies and producers to strike a collective agreement on performers’ rights. AI companies need to know that Equity will be putting in subject access requests en masse. They have a statutory obligation to respond. 👇 www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Equity threatens mass direct action over use of actors’ images in AI content
Union says growing numbers of its members have made complaints about infringements of copyright in AI material
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...
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Open Letter to PACT: Recognise Choreographers and Movement Directors in Film and Television
Movement directors and Choreographers are crucial for the film and television industry. Sign this to show PACT that they should be recognised in collective agreements.
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Indeed… ✊🏻
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
We need to see the law changed, so that employers and workers know when action must be taken to keep workers cooler and safer. Add your name. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...
megaphone.org.uk
We need a maximum working temperature
Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of illnesses....
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
📣Behind the Scenes: share your story of working as an actor or stage management in the current climate Take the Actor’s Benevolent Fund (ABF) survey now: surveysconnect.co.uk/WebProd/cgi-... To thank you for your time, you can enter a prize draw too!
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...
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Open Letter to PACT: We Demand Better in AI in Film & TV!
Equity is currently negotiating with Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) to revise and improve the collective agreements across film and TV. PACT is the UK screen sector trade body for...
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/re...
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Reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring
Schools do not have the resources to offer these kinds of experiences themselves. Primary school children in particular are being left behind. In spite of the National Theatre’s cuts being branded as ...
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Equity members: join your National or Regional Meeting this March! It’s your chance to learn about our work & have your say on its future. All meetings will have BSL interpretation 👌 Find details of all meetings at: www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
“The industrial scale theft of performers’ and artists’ work by big tech must stop.” We have today joined with fellow @tuc.org.uk unions to publish an AI manifesto for creative workers and stop the “theft of work” from performers and artists ⬇️ www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
📢 Please sign and share this important petition by Equity Class Network to reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring. Primary school touring offers inspiration to young people who might not otherwise encounter live theatre. ✍️👇 www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/re...
megaphone.org.uk
Reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring
Schools do not have the resources to offer these kinds of experiences themselves. Primary school children in particular are being left behind. In spite of the National Theatre’s cuts being branded as ...
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Equity Manchester @equitymanc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Last week we went back out to support the @equityuk.bsky.social Drag Network on #VillageVisit 5. It's been getting so much momentum that our President, @lyndarooke.bsky.social, our Deputy General Secretary, Louise McMullan, & Head of Finance and Operations, Beccy Reese, all came up to join in!
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Some members believe that Equity only provides support and advice to members when they’re working under a union agreement. This isn't true! The fact that member-related work is not under a union agreement is even more reason why you may need support from your union.
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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Bristol Trades Union Council
❌ We cannot accept or afford £51 million of cuts to our Bristol public services! 😡 Not only that, but then they want us to pay more for less- slashing the council tax reduction scheme and increasing....
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
“The culture cuts that you’re putting forward will absolutely obliterate the future of culture for any generation coming after this” Equity President @lyndarooke.bsky.social didn't mince words when speaking to Bristol City Council about proposed arts cuts www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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Plans to close three museums will 'obliterate' culture in Bristol
Bristol City Council's proposed budget cuts also include removing all £635k funding for arts organisations by 2027
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lyndarooke.bsky.social @lyndarooke.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Please sign and support…thanks! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/br...
megaphone.org.uk
Break Down Barriers to the Performing Arts: Abolish Audition Fees
Our research has found performing arts students are struggling to pay audition fees and course costs, pushing working-class students out of the industry. Two-thirds of students receiving maintenance l...
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
ICYMI. What a year it’s been for our union. Watch our 2024 Wrapped video now 👇 vimeo.com/1041934508
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Equity Wrapped 2024
What a year it’s been for our union. This year we have moved from resilience to resistance, we have put arts funding on the national agenda, and we have become…
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
✊Make 2025 the year you get involved with your union: stand for election to an Equity committee ✊ Find the committee that fits you & join the fight to win better pay, terms & conditions in the workplace. www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...
equity.org.uk
Committees | Equity
Find the Equity committee covering your interests and how you can stand for election.
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
When it costs £1k to apply for performing arts courses we know something has to change.   Chloe has spoken to BBC Wales News and we know others have gone through similar experiences.   Which is why we are campaigning to #AbolishAuditionFees Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Drama school auditioning costs under the spotlight
Drama school graduates say some peers didn't even apply because of the cost of auditioning.
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
We're sad to share that Applecart Arts has closed. A great loss for both the local and creative community and shows short-sighted thinking from Newham Council. We will continue to fight to protect small venues across the UK, they need our help more than ever. applecartarts.com/read_news.ph...
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Applecart Arts - Goodbye from Applecart Arts
Goodbye from Applecart Arts   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Applecart Arts. After years of serving as a vibrant hub for creativity, storytelling, and community connection, we...
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