“Theatre is about its workforce"
Equity has responded to a report from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre which shows the West End generated £1.08 billion in revenue and an increase in audiences last year. 👇
www.equity.org.uk/news/2026/un...
BREAKING: Richard Tice is to announce Reform UK's plans to introduce a "Great Repeal Bill" that will scrap Labour's Employment Rights' Act and rent reforms
JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
This sounds epic glad it’s working for you!
Today we mourn, we rest.
Then we regroup.
Our community is one of the most resilient in the world not because we should be but we've had to be.
We fight to exist daily of which this is another example.
We may be tired but we will fight for our protection.
Much love ❤️
As the result of the assisted dying vote starts to sink in...I just wanted to send love❤️❤️
To all my Disabled friends and colleagues that fought so hard to try and stop the opening of this Pandora's
Box. I salute you.
Some of our worst fears have been realised. The fight has now changed and goes on
I sadly cannot be at parliament today to protest with my fellow Disabled colleagues I send you all the solidarity I can muster and love and support for all those that find today challenging!
4. Once we open this Pandora's Box there is no going back the goal posts will move and shift over time and I do fear that this is a back door to legalised eugenics.
3. In the current climate where the government is threatening to rip up Disability Support in terms of Benifits it creates a perfect storm of danger for my community.
1. I do not feel the bill is fit for purpose or the protections in it go far enough.
2. I feel with an underfunded NHS leading to inadequate palliative care services mean assisted dying aka assisted suicide will be as a "better option" leading over promotion and use.
Today is another challenging day for many Disabled People as the assisted dying bill is debated and voted on in the UK Parliament. This is a highly emotive issue. Everyone has their opinions. I like many Disabled People am fearful of this bill.
For a number of reasons here’s a list.
Voting is now open in the Equity Committee Elections 2025!
This is the FIRST TIME EVER that all 16 of these committees are contested.
Support your union by voting wherever you are eligible to do so. Equity members, check your inbox for an email from UK Engage.
Voting closes 12 Noon on 4 July.
#TakingThePip visit the website here takingthepip.co.uk
Solidarity and good work to my @sagaftra.org colleagues
Just want to thank Hugo Gye from @theipaper.com for raising the Film Industry when directly to Kier Starmer when it comes to this UK/US Trade deal conversations. It's much needed.
I oh so wish this wasn’t true but it 100% is …
Fellow Deaf Disabled and Neurodivergent @equityuk.bsky.social members sign up to this if you can it’s important!
VOTE: your union, your choice 🗳️
The Equity General Secretary ballot closes at 12 noon on Friday 2 May 2025 - make sure your voting papers are returned by this date and time.
And remember voting is by post only!
Everybody deserves to be safe at work.
Our new Fit to Fly checklist is designed to keep performers safe. It gives aerialists working in small “clip and go” venues the info they need to assess the safety of the flying set up.
www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-s...
Unions must stand in solidarity with those affected by yesterday's Supreme Court judgement and defend trans women and men in the workplace and all walks of life. 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
🚨NEWS🚨
Over 80 MPs At Risk of Losing Their Seats Because of PIP Cuts - Data from the Disability Poverty Campaign Group
There will be very real consequences for MPs who don't take the right stand against these cuts...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Dear Reform local election candidates please know sending me any of your political propaganda 5 bits already wastes the planets resources much like any of your party members / candidates getting any publicity. I’m afraid hating immigrants and privatising the NHS is a no politely do one Thank you
We were at #BAFTAGamesAwards tonight calling on bosses to improve pay & conditions for video game performers through union agreements!
While it’s great to celebrate successes, bosses can’t ignore the poor pay & practices faced by the workforce #EquityGameOn
(Photos: Mark Thomas)
Just for info the origin of the word Handicapped is debated when it comes to the Disabled community some believe it has links to having to “go cap in hand” and beg for money because of being unable to work ie. Taking your hat off so rich people put money in it. Hence why many find it problematic
This is one of many reasons you join a union 👇🏻 especially as a performer / creative
Alt text: A bold graphic with beige text on a dark blue background. The text reads: “Mental illness is not a lifestyle choice. Disability is not an identity trend. Poverty is not a motivator. Labour: We see through your ‘reform.’ #WelfareNotWorkfare #DisabilityBenefits”
I’m always going to support MP’s that are supporting Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people when it comes to these draconian cuts thank you for the support @richardburgon.bsky.social
At the Disability Social Security protests in London this week I had a chat with #PoliticsJoe These cuts are still nonsensical, dangerous, and need to be stopped. As I said during my speech representing @equityuk.bsky.social which I might post later. It's time to move from resilience to resistance
Don’t worry my language privately has been much more choice
I would love to sit down with @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @garyseconomics.bsky.social just to put a video of our chat out talking about how ridiculous the Disability Social Security cuts are!
🚨 Mad Dog Update 🚨
In response to our letter, EASI have confirmed they will be in contact with Mad Dog's liquidators, will keep Equity updated on their investigation & look to use their enforcement powers as appropriate.
Read what's happened so far👇
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
