Actors’ Equity Reaches Tentative Deal With Broadway League, Avoiding Strike

Actors' Equity has avoided going on strike, as the union has reached a tentative agreement in its talks with the Broadway League for a new contract.

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Actors’ Equity Reaches Tentative Broadway Agreement, Averting Strike

The union says the new agreement saves their health care fund.

The Hollywood Reporter
Brooke Shields, Actors’ Equity Rally in Times Square Ahead of Broadway Contract Negotiations

Actors' Equity is pushing for improved scheduling, better sick coverage and secure healthcare in the new contract.

The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Questions Use of Equity Actors at Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump, in his first board meeting as Kennedy Center chairman, questioned the use of Actors' Equity performers, suggesting a shift in programming that could bring 'more options and a lot more money.'

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Standing with my fellow arts workers at the Atlantic Theater Company who are striking for a fair contract. Crew members are vital to theater, and as a newly organized workforce under #IATSE it should not have had to come to this.

Proudly marching on 16th st as a member of #actorsequity and #sagaftra.

Muliple members of non arts unions have joined the march. Solidarity matters.

#Theatre #theater #offbroadway #UnionizeTheAtlantic #artsworker #nyctheater #labor #union #picket #unionize

Standing with fellow arts workers at the Atlantic Theater Company who are striking for a fair contract. Crew members are vital to theater, and as a newly organized workforce under #IATSE it should not have come to this.

Marching on 16th as a member of #actorsequity / #sagaftra

#UnionizeTheAtlantic #theater #newyorktheater #labor #union #offbroadway #offbroadwaytheater

Chippendales Dancers Look to Unionize With Actors’ Equity

The dancers are unionizing in an effort to gain higher wages and benefits.

The Hollywood Reporter
AFL-CIO, Entertainment Unions Unveil Federal Priorities For Nonprofit Artists and Journalists (Exclusive)

The federation, which is affiliated with SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity and more, is pushing for broader federal grants and a voice for workers in the grantmaking process.

The Hollywood Reporter
Brooke Shields On Fame, Fran Drescher and Why She Ran For Actors’ Equity President

The actress also spoke about adding the guild role into the mix of her busy life, which includes a new business, new book and acting gigs, and her priorities for her four-year term. 

The Hollywood Reporter