Welcome to Equity
We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union.
We're made up of 50,000 performers and creative practitioners. Together we push for better pay, terms and conditions in the workplace. We're there for our members when they face challenges too - with advice, support and representation.
You are the union
By joining together you can win the fight for better pay and conditions in the entertainment industry. Whatever you want to do, your journey to changing the industry starts here!
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Contact us if you have a problem with your work, pay or contract. We can support you to take action. Every conversation you have with us is confidential.
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Equity Magazine
Read about our collective strength as a union in the latest issue of the Equity magazine and what we've achieved by standing together. Plus our campaign to abolish audition fees, the fight for opera, the saving of Oldham Coliseum and campaigning for union agreements in video games.
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Break Down Barriers: Abolish Audition Fees
Join our campaign to abolish audition fees and hidden course costs for performing arts students. #AbolishAuditionFees