Actors' Equity Association
@actorsequity.bsky.social
The American performing arts labor union representing professional theatre actors & stage managers since 1913. #EquityWorks
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As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, remember to buy union-made goods! #BetterInAUnion https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, remember to buy union-made goods! #BetterInAUnion https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
In observance of the Fall break, Equity's staff will be available for a half-day on Wednesday, 11/26, and unavailable on Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28.
Regular hours resume on Monday, 12/1.
Be sure to contact Equity staff before the holiday.
https://actorsequity.org/aboutequity/contact
Regular hours resume on Monday, 12/1.
Be sure to contact Equity staff before the holiday.
https://actorsequity.org/aboutequity/contact
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In observance of the Fall break, Equity's staff will be available for a half-day on Wednesday, 11/26, and unavailable on Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28.
Regular hours resume on Monday, 12/1.
Be sure to contact Equity staff before the holiday.
https://actorsequity.org/aboutequity/contact
Regular hours resume on Monday, 12/1.
Be sure to contact Equity staff before the holiday.
https://actorsequity.org/aboutequity/contact
United Hospital Fund has just published Riskier Business: A Guide for Dramatists (and Other Theater Workers) on Finding Affordable Health Coverage and Care. This is a free online guidebook to help theatre workers navigate the world of health insurance. Read more in the portal. https://bit.ly/4olc3Gv
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
United Hospital Fund has just published Riskier Business: A Guide for Dramatists (and Other Theater Workers) on Finding Affordable Health Coverage and Care. This is a free online guidebook to help theatre workers navigate the world of health insurance. Read more in the portal. https://bit.ly/4olc3Gv
75 years ago today, a Broadway tradition was born! Learn more about The Legacy Robe from the chorus performers who have been honored to wear it: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/equitynews/equity-news-issue/equity-news-magazine/2025/07/31/the-legacy-robe-recipients-in-their-own-words
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
75 years ago today, a Broadway tradition was born! Learn more about The Legacy Robe from the chorus performers who have been honored to wear it: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/equitynews/equity-news-issue/equity-news-magazine/2025/07/31/the-legacy-robe-recipients-in-their-own-words
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for October 2025 on the member portal. https://bit.ly/4onZlrd
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for October 2025 on the member portal. https://bit.ly/4onZlrd
Today is #TransDayOfRemeberance, an annual observance that remembers and honors the lives lost due to anti-trans violence. We stand with our trans workers, and will continue to work to fight for safer, more inclusive workplaces. Trans rights are human rights. Learn more at https://glaad.org/tdor/.
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today is #TransDayOfRemeberance, an annual observance that remembers and honors the lives lost due to anti-trans violence. We stand with our trans workers, and will continue to work to fight for safer, more inclusive workplaces. Trans rights are human rights. Learn more at https://glaad.org/tdor/.
Update your contact information and email subscription preferences in the "My Profile" section of the member portal so Equity can keep you up to date on news, events, public policy and other communication.
https://members.actorsequity.org/my-account/my-profile
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Update your contact information and email subscription preferences in the "My Profile" section of the member portal so Equity can keep you up to date on news, events, public policy and other communication.
https://members.actorsequity.org/my-account/my-profile
https://members.actorsequity.org/my-account/my-profile
The Legacy Robe turns 75 this season! All season long, we'll chat with previous Robe recipients and hear their stories and experiences being part of Broadway's oldest tradition.
To kick us off, we spoke with Eastern Principal Councilor Jen Cody about what it means being a part of the Legacy Robe.
To kick us off, we spoke with Eastern Principal Councilor Jen Cody about what it means being a part of the Legacy Robe.
November 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Legacy Robe turns 75 this season! All season long, we'll chat with previous Robe recipients and hear their stories and experiences being part of Broadway's oldest tradition.
To kick us off, we spoke with Eastern Principal Councilor Jen Cody about what it means being a part of the Legacy Robe.
To kick us off, we spoke with Eastern Principal Councilor Jen Cody about what it means being a part of the Legacy Robe.
The Entertainment Community Fund is hosting a webinar specifically designed for entertainment industry professionals about the small steps you can take to support your memory, focus and long-term cognitive wellness. Join the online session on Wednesday, November 19 at 3 p.m https://bit.ly/4nWQCLx
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Entertainment Community Fund is hosting a webinar specifically designed for entertainment industry professionals about the small steps you can take to support your memory, focus and long-term cognitive wellness. Join the online session on Wednesday, November 19 at 3 p.m https://bit.ly/4nWQCLx
Update from NYC Equity office: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Office has moved down the hall to the space where Equity's membership department used to be.
Read up on the latest union updates in Equity Weekly - https://bit.ly/3K3mUXi
Read up on the latest union updates in Equity Weekly - https://bit.ly/3K3mUXi
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November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Update from NYC Equity office: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Office has moved down the hall to the space where Equity's membership department used to be.
Read up on the latest union updates in Equity Weekly - https://bit.ly/3K3mUXi
Read up on the latest union updates in Equity Weekly - https://bit.ly/3K3mUXi
Consider using union-made products this Thanksgiving. The AFL-CIO's holiday gift guide is a great tool for filling your table with food made in the USA and carrying a union label. https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Consider using union-made products this Thanksgiving. The AFL-CIO's holiday gift guide is a great tool for filling your table with food made in the USA and carrying a union label. https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
Equity publishes member-written letters reflecting on the lives of their fellow members who have passed away. Fill out the member commemoration form in the member portal to share your letters of remembrance. https://members.actorsequity.org/member-commemoration
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Equity publishes member-written letters reflecting on the lives of their fellow members who have passed away. Fill out the member commemoration form in the member portal to share your letters of remembrance. https://members.actorsequity.org/member-commemoration
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Artists deserve a place to call home. This morning at NY City Hall, Equity expressed our support of affordable housing for artists. “Actors and stage managers need access to affordable places to live. To keep working actors in New York, we need smart public policy, like affordable artist housing.”
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Artists deserve a place to call home. This morning at NY City Hall, Equity expressed our support of affordable housing for artists. “Actors and stage managers need access to affordable places to live. To keep working actors in New York, we need smart public policy, like affordable artist housing.”
A Chorus Year continues 🎉
Equity celebrates the chorus workers who helped define Broadway’s rhythm—onstage and off. In the 1960s, their advocacy helped shape the rehearsal and performance standards we know today.
Equity celebrates the chorus workers who helped define Broadway’s rhythm—onstage and off. In the 1960s, their advocacy helped shape the rehearsal and performance standards we know today.
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A Chorus Year continues 🎉
Equity celebrates the chorus workers who helped define Broadway’s rhythm—onstage and off. In the 1960s, their advocacy helped shape the rehearsal and performance standards we know today.
Equity celebrates the chorus workers who helped define Broadway’s rhythm—onstage and off. In the 1960s, their advocacy helped shape the rehearsal and performance standards we know today.
In observance of Veterans Day, Equity's staff will be unavailable today.
We honor the work and the sacrifices of veterans and seek to support our veteran members of the union. Make sure to Self-ID in the Member Portal so that we can best represent you.
https://bit.ly/49N37Wt
We honor the work and the sacrifices of veterans and seek to support our veteran members of the union. Make sure to Self-ID in the Member Portal so that we can best represent you.
https://bit.ly/49N37Wt
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In observance of Veterans Day, Equity's staff will be unavailable today.
We honor the work and the sacrifices of veterans and seek to support our veteran members of the union. Make sure to Self-ID in the Member Portal so that we can best represent you.
https://bit.ly/49N37Wt
We honor the work and the sacrifices of veterans and seek to support our veteran members of the union. Make sure to Self-ID in the Member Portal so that we can best represent you.
https://bit.ly/49N37Wt
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#ICYMI: If Starbucks won’t move on a fair contract and quit its union busting campaign, baristas are ready to strike on Thursday, November 13, right on the company's busiest sales day of the year.
Read: nycclc.org/news/barista...
Read: nycclc.org/news/barista...
November 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#ICYMI: If Starbucks won’t move on a fair contract and quit its union busting campaign, baristas are ready to strike on Thursday, November 13, right on the company's busiest sales day of the year.
Read: nycclc.org/news/barista...
Read: nycclc.org/news/barista...
Starbucks knows where workers stand. 92% of baristas just said that they are ready to strike.
We stand with these unionized baristas! Don’t shop at Starbucks if they strike.
We stand with these unionized baristas! Don’t shop at Starbucks if they strike.
November 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Starbucks knows where workers stand. 92% of baristas just said that they are ready to strike.
We stand with these unionized baristas! Don’t shop at Starbucks if they strike.
We stand with these unionized baristas! Don’t shop at Starbucks if they strike.
The WNBA’s players give everything to the game. It’s time they’re treated fairly.
Stand with them and urge league leaders to negotiate in good faith. Add your name today.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba-players-deserve-a-higher-salary-and-better-working-conditions/
Stand with them and urge league leaders to negotiate in good faith. Add your name today.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba-players-deserve-a-higher-salary-and-better-working-conditions/
WNBA Players Deserve a Higher Salary and Better Working Conditions
Last October, WNBA players opted out of their 2020 collective bargaining agreement to demand higher salaries, a more mature revenue share system, better working conditions and improved player benefits...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The WNBA’s players give everything to the game. It’s time they’re treated fairly.
Stand with them and urge league leaders to negotiate in good faith. Add your name today.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba-players-deserve-a-higher-salary-and-better-working-conditions/
Stand with them and urge league leaders to negotiate in good faith. Add your name today.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba-players-deserve-a-higher-salary-and-better-working-conditions/
With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits currently cut off, alternative resources are available. A compilation of mutual aid resources, from caregiving to food assistance, can be found on the member portal. https://members.actorsequity.org/on-the-job/mutual-aid-resources
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits currently cut off, alternative resources are available. A compilation of mutual aid resources, from caregiving to food assistance, can be found on the member portal. https://members.actorsequity.org/on-the-job/mutual-aid-resources
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We are the union actors, dancers, singers, musicians, stage managers, and behind-the-scenes workers who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. We are proud members of @actorsequity.bsky.social, @afm-union.bsky.social, @weareagma.bsky.social, and @iatse.bsky.social.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are the union actors, dancers, singers, musicians, stage managers, and behind-the-scenes workers who earn a living at the Kennedy Center. We are proud members of @actorsequity.bsky.social, @afm-union.bsky.social, @weareagma.bsky.social, and @iatse.bsky.social.
Every one of our endorsed candidates won last night! Join us in sending a congratulations to all.
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Every one of our endorsed candidates won last night! Join us in sending a congratulations to all.
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for October 2025 on the member portal. https://bit.ly/4onZlrd
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for October 2025 on the member portal. https://bit.ly/4onZlrd
Equity congratulates @mikiesherrill.bsky.social on being elected Governor of New Jersey!
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Equity congratulates @mikiesherrill.bsky.social on being elected Governor of New Jersey!
Equity congratulates zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on being elected Mayor of New York City!
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Equity congratulates zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on being elected Mayor of New York City!