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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18h

Broadway is facing a possible strike this fall as two of its major labor unions — the one representing actors and stage managers and the one representing musicians — are simultaneously in negotiations for new contracts. Here's what to know.

Broadway Could Face a Strike This Fall. Here’s What to Know.

The Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians are trying to negotiate new contracts, but workers are increasingly frustrated.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 12h

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 September 2025 on the member portal. https://bit.ly/3Wqk3u6

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 15h

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay, the day that Latina pay *finally* catches up to what White, non-Hispanic men made last year alone. That’s injustice—plain and simple.

America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.

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SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 14h

SAG-AFTRA supports the @actorsequity.bsky.social actors and stage managers fighting for a fair contract. It’s time for the employers to do their part to keep their Broadway workers healthy and make their careers sustainable. #EquityWorks #EquityStrong

On a black background, in orange and blue marquee lights font: We Stand With Equity United On Broadway. Below: Actors' Equity.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 18h

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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Walter @wdtillman.bsky.social · 22h

#Unionproud! #UnionStrong! I stand with @actorsequity.bsky.social and @local802.bsky.social for a fair contact. Please sign the petition, if you do too.

actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

If you love going to the theatre, then you're familiar with the "the show must go on" mentality that has persisted within the theatre industry. For generations, that phrase has been a plucky, pull-...

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Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO @dpeaflcio.bsky.social · 2d

@actorsequity.bsky.social and @afm-union.bsky.social have been negotiating w/The Broadway League since August for a fair contract that provides for a healthier Broadway. Join us in standing with union members who work on Broadway in demanding The Broadway League pay their fair share for healthcare.

Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Attention theater lovers - we need your help!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Neon-style graphic with the text "UNITED FOR A HEALTHY BROADWAY!" The logos for Local 802 AFM and Actors' Equity Association are at the top. Below the main text is an icon of a document being signed with a pen, surrounded by a red neon-style circle. The bottom text says "SIGN OUR LETTER TODAY."

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 2d

I am happy we voted to unionize and I am horrified at how necessary having a union turned out to be.

Roaming Characters at Casa Bonita Are a Big Part of the Magic

I am happy we voted to unionize and I am horrified at how necessary having a union turned out to be.

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Andrew R. Butler @andrewrbutler.bsky.social · 3d

We need the visible support of the public to win contract updates that protect our health and our access to healthcare! Please sign!

Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

These unsustainable workplace conditions are breaking the bodies of Broadway workers and threatening our members’ access to health insurance.
Tell The Broadway League that you support our members who make Broadway possible!
@afm-union.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

If you love going to the theatre, then you're familiar with the "the show must go on" mentality that has persisted within the theatre industry. For generations, that phrase has been a plucky, pull-...

actionnetwork.org

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

Tell The Broadway League that you support our members who make Broadway possible!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

If you love going to the theatre, then you're familiar with the "the show must go on" mentality that has persisted within the theatre industry. For generations, that phrase has been a plucky, pull-...

actionnetwork.org

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

These unsustainable workplace conditions are breaking the bodies of Broadway workers and threatening our members’ access to health insurance.
Tell The Broadway League that you support our members who make Broadway possible!
@afm-union.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

If you love going to the theatre, then you're familiar with the "the show must go on" mentality that has persisted within the theatre industry. For generations, that phrase has been a plucky, pull-...

actionnetwork.org

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

Equity and Local 802 have both been in negotiations with The Broadway League since August to improve their workplaces. For too long, Broadway workers have risked their health and safety so the show could go on.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Attention theater lovers - we need your help!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

The wellbeing of Broadway’s actors and stage managers is making headlines. Jimmy Kimmel Live highlighted the possibility of an Equity strike: Broadway workers need and deserve health care. And sounds like audiences agree 👂 👏

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 5d

Visit the member portal for information and guidance on planning ahead for workplace emergencies, including the presence of law enforcement at your workplace. https://members.actorsequity.org/newsandevents/news/news-detail/2025/10/03/safe-workplaces-in-uncertain-times

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 7d

"There are no Broadway shows without healthy Broadway actors & stage managers. And there are no healthy actors and stage managers without safe workplaces & stable health insurance.” – Brooke Shields
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/broadway-actors-prepare-strike-union-says-2025-09-30/

Broadway actors prepare to strike, union says

Broadway actors are preparing to walk off the stage in a strike that would shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches its peak season, according to their union.

www.reuters.com

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 7d

Our message to the Trump administration is clear: Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
Call congress now -
https://act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/call-stop-the-shutdown-and-the-cuts-to-working-families/

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 7d

Sending out a heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the 57th Annual Equity Jeff Awards! Bravo to everyone honored at Monday night's event.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/theater/2025/09/29/jeff-awards-winners-2025-chicago-equity-court-theatre-writers

Hyde Park’s Court Theatre, suburban Writers Theatre take home top 2025 Equity Jeffs

The Equity Jeff Awards also recognized Goodman Theatre’s centennial season and four local theater companies celebrating their big 50: Marriott Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Oak Park Festival Theatre an...

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 9d

The Production Contract expired on September 28. What does it mean for you now that it's expired?
Via EquityUnited on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMeo2Sj1-V/

Equity United ON BROADWAY FAQ

What does it mean when the Production Contract expires?

The Production contract expired on September 28. Now that the Production contract is expired, many of the terms and conditions of your employment, including your wages and work rules, remain in effect until a new one is negotiated and ratified. But one main difference between an active and expired contract is this: with an expired contract, the no-strike clause is no longer in effect for Production shows produced by members of The Broadway League. If negotiations stall and progress is not being made at the table, Equity can call for a strike. Strikes are always considered the last resort; there are many other ways union members can exhibit their unity and strength before we get to that point.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 11d

We’re celebrating multicultural theatre this Latine Heritage Month! In the spotlight is Latinx Shakespeares - an online archive of productions and adaptations of Shakespeare’s works made Latinx through dramaturgy, settings and themes. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46VVNG9

Home | Latinx Shakespeares

Latinx Shakespeares is an online archive of theatrical adaptation. It includes bilingual Shakespeares, resources, Latinx-authored and Latinx-themed adaptations and re-imaginings for the stage.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 12d

A Chorus Year continues 🎉

In the early days of unionized chorus performers, integrated casts were rare. But because of Equity members' advocacy for integrating stages, today's revivals are brought newly to life for present day audiences.

2025
Equity celebrates the invaluable work of the chorus!

A CHORUS YEAR

EARLY MUSICAL COMEDY
1920s – 1930s

In the 1920s and ’30s, the early days of unionized chorus performers, productions with non-white choruses, let alone integrated ones, were extremely rare. Equity spent much of the mid-century advocating for integration onstage and off. In the last few decades, revivals across the country of classic shows from No, No, Nanette to Pal Joey have meant that chorus performers of color, with a union behind them, have been able to work on old favorites and bring them newly to life.

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 15d

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

Graphic for Actors' Equity Association featuring a ghost lamp against a swirl-patterned background with text stating 'Member Commemoration Form now open'.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 16d

We’re glad that all of our union members at Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be back to work tomorrow. Their jobs never should have been on the line in the first place.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 16d

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will return to ABC's airwaves on Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company says.

Jimmy Kimmel's show returning on Tuesday, ABC announces

The network pulled the show after the Federal Communications Commission chair threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses after the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's death.

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 17d

Actors' Equity has released a letter signed by more than 1300 actors and stage managers who work on Broadway urging The Broadway League to join them in building a safer, more sustainable, and healthier Broadway.

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More Than 1,300 Equity Members Who Work on Broadway Release Letter to The Broadway League | New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Actors' Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers working in live theatre, has released a letter signed by more than 1300 actors and stage...

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 16d

Nashville has had a thriving history with Equity. Studio Tenn shows the growing presence of theatre as a profession in the growing Nashville population. Read more of this Theatre Spotlight in the member portal!
https://bit.ly/3VqHmUf

Grayson Stranko, Laurie Veldheer*, Olivia McGaha, Miley McClain, Amelia Mason, Daniel McGaha, Mia Blaise Campbell, Keller Kennedy in The Sound of Music (2023). Photo by Keoni Keur.

Brian Charles Rooney*, Laura Oldham*, Molly Sansone, Allison Little, Victoria Griffin, Jordan Tudor, Gerold Oliver* in Cabaret (2024). Photo by Samantha Hearn.

Matthew Carlton*, Curtis Reed, Charlotte Myhre Shealy, Megan Murphy Chambers, Douglas Waterbury-Tieman*, Melissa Silengo, Galen Fott* for Smoke on the Mountain (2023). Photo by Keoni Keur.

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