We cannot allow the creative industries to be dominated by the wealthy and privileged.

Equity Class Network offers Equity members from working-class backgrounds practical help and fights for working-class representation in the arts.

Join the fight back. equity.org.uk/get-involved/n…

We must act now to stop the #ArtsApocalypse caused by the systemic erosion of arts education.

Equity is calling for radical change that recognises the importance and value of arts. Full story 👇

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Equity will not accept compulsory redundancies of chorus members at WNO.

Read our full response to Welsh National Opera’s proposals to change chorus contracts that would result in a pay cut and undermine job security 👉
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Members don’t forget your online branch meeting tomorrow! Members of both branches are meeting via zoom - read emails for details!

Did you catch Equity member Marina Hampton on RTÉ Radio 1 talking about why she's Better in a Trade Union yesterday, with SIPTU member Suzanne?  Link below for the chat with Oliver Callan.

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We are proud to have signed this letter and will not accept any attack on the rights of disabled people

You can read more about our work to bring the issues raised in the letter to the attention of the UN 👇

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Make sure you tune into the Oliver Callan show on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning! 🎧

Trade union members Suzanne (@SIPTU) and Marina (@EquityNIBranch) will be on the show to discuss Ireland's first #TradeUnionWeek !

Great to see so many members and companies with Equity agreements here today Arts Council of Northern Ireland #ACNI10yearstrategy launch. Although we didn’t see him today #ChampioningTheArts we hope Minister @GordonLyons1 Communities NI hears just how important investment in the arts is.

The biggest & best #MayDay parade on these islands - even in rainy Belfast!

Are you #betterinatradeunion ? Here is what Stephen has to say.

Come and join in the fun with Equity at Derry and Belfast May Day marches tomorrow!!! 12pm Guildhall Square Derry and Writer’s Square Belfast. Find us there or email [email protected] if you can’t see us!

Are you #betterinatradeunion ? Muire says - Our union will step in for us in difficult situations and make sure that we are seen, heard protected and paid. Join at equity.org.uk/join

Are you #betterinatradeunion ? Louis says - Equity speaks up for us to those in power and the more members we have, the stronger our voice. Join at equity.org.uk/join

Solidarity with workers all over the world on May Day!

To mark International Workers Day we’re taking a look at the past, present and future of Equity’s commitment to standing alongside workers the world over 👉
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#MayDay

Are you #betterinatradeunion ? Chris says - in an industry where it can sometimes feel like you’re battling on alone .. my Union always has my back. Find your union at unions.ie

Let's keep this petition growing get your friends & family to sigh it too. BBC cancelled BBC Doctors a 100% made in #Birmingham production. Let the BBC know we demand jobs & sustainable careers in our own region Equity CREW Birmingham Save Station Street, Birmingham Reel Brum

Are you #betterinatradeunion ? Let us count the ways. Marina says - If you’re self-employed you’re just one voice speaking to management. In a Union you are thousands of voices.equity.org.uk/join

Unison is one of the UK and Northern Ireland’s largest trade unions serving more than 1.3 million members.

Their members are full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, employed in both the public and private sectors.

On International Workers Memorial Day #IWMD we remember those who have died at work or from work injuries, and fight to protect the living.

Equity members can find out about health and safety at work in our guide and how to report issues to your union 👇

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Equity representatives paying respects at Workers Memorial Tree on this Workers Memorial Day to remember all those killed, injured or made sick because of work NIC ICTU.