Billionaires, polluters, oligarchs. We're taking to the streets on Saturday 20 September to Make Them Pay. March with us. www.youtube.com/shorts/Bdk_r...

Arts cannot be the preserve of the elite. Today's report by the Sutton Trust, Elitist Britain, needs to be a wake-up call to stop the arts being the preserve of the elite. Read the full response from Equity's Class Network 👇 www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/ar...

WE DEMAND EQUALITY IN HAIR AND MAKE-UP 🎞️📺 Too often, global majority performers experience substandard hair and make-up provision. On Monday performers came together to demand hair and make-up equality in film, TV and theatre. #WorldAfroDay www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...

Too often global majority performers experience substandard hair and make-up provision. Read our new guidance to learn more about what you can do to protect yourself and advance hair and make-up equality through your trade union. #WorldAfroDay www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-s...

Join the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest cultural awareness lesson in 24 hours this World Afro Day 15 September 2025 👇 www.worldafroday.com/the-big-wad-...

Equity Council has voted to appeal last week's Spotlight ruling. Delegates at #TUC2025 have backed us today, concerned about the wider implications the ruling has for workers’ rights across multiple industries.

Equity president, Lynda Rooke, takes the podium at Congress: "Audition fees...[are] a key barrier preventing students from working-class backgrounds from entering the industry. That's why the industry has been, and continues to remain, elitist.”

👋 Hello Brighton! Our delegation has arrived for TUC Congress 2025 — ready for a packed few days of debates, democracy and solidarity.

Today’s judgment from the High Court - which dismissed Equity’s challenge to Spotlight’s fees - is disappointing for our 50,000 members. It's incumbent on the union to challenge abuses of power in the industry and this initial ruling will not deter us. www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...

When a film company tried to use street performer & Equity member Dave Southern's work without giving him credit, Equity had his back. Street performers: Equity is the trade union for you. We can help you protect your rights, pay & conditions. Join us: equity.org.uk/join-us

Do you work in Film or TV? Are you based in the North of England? Join Equity on 2 September, 6:30pm in Manchester to discuss how we fight for better pay, royalties and residuals, self-tapes provisions, AI protections and much more! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-demand-...

As the trade union representing voice artists, including Gayanne Potter, Equity calls on Scotrail to work with a real artist for its voiceovers. We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚨AUDIO JOBS SCAM ALERT🚨 We're aware of a recent increase in scammers advertising fake jobs trying to exploit and extort money/fees from @equityuk.bsky.social members. Be on the alert for anything from our watchlist below and if you have any doubts at all, email [email protected]. Please RT

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 may be almost over but Equity's support doesn't end. Throughout August we've been on the ground to give performers advice, answer questions and, this week, to even hand out breakfast! 📸: Craig Maclean 🧵1/2

Yes Lenny! This discrimination with substandard hair and make-up must end!! mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/lenny-henry-says-tv-industry-35767404

Latest on UK Government's introduction of mandatory requirement for sole traders to keep digital records & provide quarterly reporting to HMRC: www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/social-security-tax-and-financial-support/tax-and-national-insurance/additional-information/making-tax-digital-mtd

📢Today we're launching the second round of Best Foot Forward: grants to invigorate your dance career. Read the full guidelines & enquire through our online contact form by Thurs 11 Sept: bit.ly/40JWT4l Like + Share this post to help get the message out!

We are hiring! Be our next Organiser/Assistant in Wales for a 12-month mat cover. Welsh language skills required. Rydym yn recriwtio! Gweithiwch I Equuity fel Trefnydd/Cynorthwwyydd Cymru dros gyfnod o 12 mis (cyfnod mamolaeth). Angen sgiliau iaith Gymraeg Apply now --> tinyurl.com/43p5wac6

EQUITY NEWS📰: "Artists will pay the price" Equity calls on Arts Council England (ACE) to take steps to mitigate the "real problems" following the outage of ACE's grant application portal. Read the full story tinyurl.com/26nmrzw5

ICYMI: Last month Equity sought assurances from WeTransfer, the file-sharing service, following an update to their terms of service. After multiple exchanges the company stated they “have never sold, do not sell, and will never sell” customer content to anyone. full story: tinyurl.com/3k96h8f6

Join Equity at Edinburgh Fringe! Come along, connect with other members, and get all your questions answered by our officials. 1/2🧵

Last week, Equity’s General Secretary Paul W Fleming appeared on LBC News to address the growing issue of unauthorised filming during theatre performances. 🔊Hear what he had to say below 👇

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: tinyurl.com/NIDragOpenLetter

"Our fear is someone will come and asset strip over a period of time" Equity President Lynda Rooke tells BBC Bristol. Find out the latest on The Bottle Yard Studios, the only UK film studio to be owned by a local authority ➡️tinyurl.com/3t2am8r3

Are you an Equity member working in Audio? Do you have any burning questions on the new recommended minimum rates or best practice? Just want to know more? Join us @equityaudio.bsky.social online for the audiobooks drop-in this Friday! Register: equity.org.uk/get-involved/events/audiobooks-drop-in

You asked and here it is. 📖 For the very first time, the #EquityAudio Committee's Recommended Minimum Rates & Best Practice Guidelines For AUDIOBOOKS. You (and your agent) can use these to negotiate your fee. The journey towards fairer rates starts here. ✊🏻 #DemandBetter #UnionStrong

Our creative unions: @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social will be the hosts on @tuccymru.bsky.social's stall tomorrow, so if you're in Wrexham for the National Eisteddfod say hello! Look out for Stall 111/112 on the Eisteddfod's map.

DON'T SIGN ON SET ❌: Steps to stop your voice and likeness being exploited for AI We’re working to modernise our collective agreements in 📽️& 📺 with explicit protections from AI. To strengthen our fight & protect you, check our advice on digital likeness scanning. ow.ly/jZ8B50Wzo0q

Audio artists: use our NEW recommended min. rates & best practice for recording audiobooks. 1/2🧵👇

📣TO ALL DOCTORS: FAIR PAY Equity extends our solidarity to the BMA & members "Pay restoration for doctors is a moderate demand, and the Health Secretary and Prime Minister would do well to be working tirelessly to reach an agreement for doctors and patients alike" tinyurl.com/ToAllDoctorsFairPay

Are you a singer works on/has worked on the Opera Guest Artists Agreement are round the corner and determine minimum rates of pay, as well as wider T&Cs. We need your input! Tell us your experiences here and shape our upcoming claims: tinyurl.com/EquityOperaGuestSurvey2025

Equity members, staff and President Lynda Rooke returned to Tolpuddle at the weekend to honour our shared trade union history & connect with friends across the movement! From panel talks to the banner parade we were proud to stand in solidarity with everyone there. tinyurl.com/EquityTPM25

We are delighted that Bristol City Council is not moving forward with the sale of The Bottle Yard Studios, the only UK film studio to be owned by a local authority. Full story: tinyurl.com/BottleYardJuly25

Equity supports the call to reinstate the whip for the four suspended Labour MPs. Equity was intimately involved in supporting MPs across parties who opposed draconian changes to PIP last month. To see those same MPs punished for speaking up for our members -🧵 1/2

Equity President, Lynda Rooke, shares some wise words outside the High Court this morning. We now wait for the judgement in the coming weeks. Win or lose, Equity will always keep fighting for our members.

Equity raised concerns directly with We Transfer and we have received assurances that their new terms do NOT include using content creators' and owners' work for training AI models. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Today is the day. We're at the High Court as Equity's case against Spotlight's fees is heard. Read about the case: tinyurl.com/EquityCourtCase

Equity showed up strong at this year's Big Meeting ✊ Members from all over the UK joined fellow trade unionists in a powerful, joyful celebration of solidarity, working class life, and the trade union movement. See you there next year! #durhamminersgala #thebigmeeting

Why are Spotlight's fees a 'tax on hope'? Ahead of our upcoming legal case against Spotlight, Equity Vice-President Jackie Clune breaks down exactly what the ‘tax on hope’ is and why we’re fighting for fairness in our industry.

⚠️IMPORTANT CASTING NEWS: Equity is warning members not to engage with or accept new work through Lucy Harrison Casting (LHC) due to concerns over liquidation & non-payment. For full details or if you're an member who wants to contact us about LHC see: Tinyurl.com/EquityLHC

Too hot? It's only going to get hotter 🥵 14-20 July is #HeatStrike week of action. Record your workplace temperature & use our heat mitigation checklist to make sure venues are suitably adapted for high heat Order a thermometer & use the checklist 👇 tinyurl.com/2H2WEquity

BREAKING: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival has agreed to pay its performers following a campaign led by Equity activists Festival committed to negotiations with us for a union agreement 🙌 www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/ca...

⚠️Write to your MP about the government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits. With a crucial vote approaching, every message matters. It only takes 2 minutes to email your MP using the template from #TakingThePip 👇 takingthepip.co.uk/write-to-you...

Results of the Equity Committee Elections 2025 are in 🗳️ Check them out live on our website: tinyurl.com/EquityCommitteeResults25 Congratulations to everyone who won. A huge thank you to everyone who has completed their term and to everyone who stood.

📣Standing room only to save Square Chapel for the people! Over 2,000 have signed the petition, and last night’s packed meeting proved it: Halifax won’t let this vital arts space go without a fight. ✊ Sign the petition now: tinyurl.com/SaveSquareChapel #SaveSquareChapel

Heading to the #DevelopConference in Brighton next week? 🎮 Join fellow games performers at The Lion & Lobster Pub BN1 2PS for an @equityuk.bsky.social Games Network Mixer on the upstairs terrace 4-8pm, WEDS 9TH JULY. You don’t need to be an Equity member to join, so pls spread the word. ✊🏻

Yesterday Ann Davies MP highlighted Equity's legal opinion on the Welfare Reform Bill which found that the government's proposals will likely "result in very serious breaches" of obligations to disabled people under international law. Full story: tinyurl.com/EquityWBNews

If you’ve been a participant on a reality TV show in the UK, improve working practices in the sector by taking this anonymous survey⬇️ Your answers will support the work of ReCARE-TV, a major academic project investigating reality TV and duties of care tinyurl.com/225meets

The Government’s welfare reforms would breach international human rights law, says new expert legal opinion commissioned by Equity Time to drop this morally & economically indefensible bill that attacks the rights & living standards of disabled people www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/we...

"If Aberdeen Arts Centre closes, it will be the latest in a long line of community arts venues to close in recent years, a damaging trend we must fight to reverse" - Marlene Curran Equity Scotland Official Join the campaign to save Aberdeen Arts Centre 👇 www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...