We represent Equity members in Wales.
We as the Welsh National Committee advise the Equity Council and take approved action on any matters relevant to the professional employment of Equity members in Wales.
We work and liaise with other bodies in Wales, e.g. Welsh Assembly Government, Arts Council of Wales, Welsh TUC, and serve as a channel of communication between the Council and members in Wales and vice-versa.
Our priorities
Member and Activist Engagement – working with branch structure.
Devolution, including Devolution of broadcasting How would devolution impact the professional employment of members in Wales?
Continue engagement and conversation around Devolution, including but not limited to Broadcasting, from the previous WNC term.
Equity policy continues to support broadcasting being a UK Government power, however the WNC have previously gained authority from the Equity Council to make sure they are part of the devolution discussions so as to see how this might impact the professional employment of members in Wales.
Advocate for Extension of Universal Basic Income trial in Wales to Creative Sector.
The Health of the Sector in Wales, and the impact on Equity members.
The creative sector and the freelancers who, for the most part, work within it often suffer from a perception that their career path is neither realistic, viable or sustainable for the long term. The industry does not struggle in finding new entrants into the various disciplines, but it does face a difficulty in retaining the talent in the long term due to a number of factors. A focus on skills and upskilling is incredibly important, but we cannot lose sight of the importance of continuing to strive for better terms and conditions of employment and a further professionalisation of the workforce. This must be done in conjunction with the employers, the Welsh government and the Creative Unions in social partnership.
Questions need to be explored as to why people are leaving the sector in Wales, especially production freelancers and creatives. Discussions need to take place, and dramatic improvements must be made by organisations in receipt of public funding in both Live Events and Recorded Media.
- Engagement Events.
- Find Organisations and Employers to celebrate, and amplify to members in Wales.
- Look at asks for Senedd Elections in 2025 for lobbying and member engagement.
Who we are
