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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 5d

If you're an Equity member and have concerns about how your work, voice or likeness has been used, get in touch with us equity.org.uk/contact-us

#AI #creatorsrights #actors

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Whether you’re looking for pay rates, want to understand your rights, need financial support or are facing harassment at work, we can help. Take a look at the sections below for advice and guidance.

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 5d

When AI "actress" Tilly Norwood was launched last month, Equity member Briony Monroe was indundated with messages asking if the AI model was her. Here Briony speaks to Good Morning Scotland about how the work of real creators is behind the machines.

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Mainstream @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 5d

General Secretary of @equityuk.bsky.social, the wonderful Paul Fleming, delivered a rallying cry for a Labour Party reconnected with the workers our party was founded to champion 🌹

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 8d

We believe that the creative process is a human prerogative & generative AI must remain a tool that's used to empower human creators, not replace them.

Read our statement responding to synthetic actor Tilly Norwood:
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/ai-actress-demonstrates-fear-over-performance-theft

AI actress demonstrates fear over performance theft | Equity

Tilly Norwood: Equity says AI must be a tool to empower human creators, not replace them.

www.equity.org.uk

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 9d

Responding to Lisa Nandy MP’s #Lab25 speech this afternoon, Equity is urging the Government "to be on the side of organised labour" and back collective bargaining in the arts.

Full story: tinyurl.com/EquityLab25

#Lab25

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Make Them Pay @makethempay.bsky.social · 29d

Billionaires, polluters, oligarchs. We're taking to the streets on Saturday 20 September to Make Them Pay.

March with us.

www.youtube.com/shorts/Bdk_r...

It's time to make billionaires pay!

YouTube video by Climate Justice Coalition

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 21d

Arts cannot be the preserve of the elite.

Today's report by the Sutton Trust, Elitist Britain, needs to be a wake-up call to stop the arts being the preserve of the elite.

Read the full response from Equity's Class Network 👇
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/ar...

Arts cannot be the preserve of the elite | Equity

Equity has responded to a new report on inequalities saying it needs to be a “wake-up call” to stop the arts being the preserve of the elite. The report by the Sutton Trust, Elitist Britain, reveals ...

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 22d

WE DEMAND EQUALITY IN HAIR AND MAKE-UP 🎞️📺

Too often, global majority performers experience substandard hair and make-up provision. On Monday performers came together to demand hair and make-up equality in film, TV and theatre. #WorldAfroDay

www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 23d

Too often global majority performers experience substandard hair and make-up provision.

Read our new guidance to learn more about what you can do to protect yourself and advance hair and make-up equality through your trade union. #WorldAfroDay

www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-s...

Hair & Make-Up Equality: Know your rights

What you can do to protect yourself and advance hair and make-up equality through your trade union.

www.equity.org.uk

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 24d

Join the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest cultural awareness lesson in 24 hours this World Afro Day 15 September 2025 👇

www.worldafroday.com/the-big-wad-...

The Big WAD Lesson - World Afro Day

SET A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD “Fix the Law, not our Hair” We are really excited to be attempting a new Guinness World Record, this World Afro Day, 15th of September 2025. We are inviting everyone to joi...

www.worldafroday.com

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 29d

Equity is a trade union, and our core purpose is to fight for your rights at work and to access work.

Read more about our decision: equity.org.uk/news/2025/equity-seeks-to-appeal-spotlight-judgment

Equity seeks to appeal Spotlight High Court judgment

Equity will seek to appeal last week’s High Court judgment which found against the union’s case that casting platform Spotlight should be regulated. The union and its legal team, along with trade unio...

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 29d

Equity Council has voted to appeal last week's Spotlight ruling. Delegates at #TUC2025 have backed us today, concerned about the wider implications the ruling has for workers’ rights across multiple industries.

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our motion ‘Scrap audition fees and other hidden costs for arts courses in higher education’ passes UNANIMOUSLY. Thank you Congress!

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Sep 7

Equity president, Lynda Rooke, takes the podium at Congress: "Audition fees...[are] a key barrier preventing students from working-class backgrounds from entering the industry. That's why the industry has been, and continues to remain, elitist.”

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Sep 7

👋 Hello Brighton! Our delegation has arrived for TUC Congress 2025 — ready for a packed few days of debates, democracy and solidarity.

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today’s judgment from the High Court - which dismissed Equity’s challenge to Spotlight’s fees - is disappointing for our 50,000 members.

It's incumbent on the union to challenge abuses of power in the industry and this initial ruling will not deter us.

www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...

Equity statement on Spotlight High Court ruling | Equity

Today’s judgment from the High Court is disappointing for Equity’s 50,000 members. Those members will perhaps be most surprised by the finding by the judge, Her Honourable Justice Howells, that Spot...

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

When a film company tried to use street performer & Equity member Dave Southern's work without giving him credit, Equity had his back.

Street performers: Equity is the trade union for you. We can help you protect your rights, pay & conditions. Join us: equity.org.uk/join-us

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you work in Film or TV? Are you based in the North of England?

Join Equity on 2 September, 6:30pm in Manchester to discuss how we fight for better pay, royalties and residuals, self-tapes provisions, AI protections and much more!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-demand-...

We Demand Better in Film and TV - Manchester

Come along to celebrate your collective and kick off the campaign to win a better industry.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

As the trade union representing voice artists, including Gayanne Potter, Equity calls on Scotrail to work with a real artist for its voiceovers.

We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

ScotRail to replace controversial AI voice on trains

Voiceover artist Gayanne Potter said a

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨AUDIO JOBS SCAM ALERT🚨

We're aware of a recent increase in scammers advertising fake jobs trying to exploit and extort money/fees from @equityuk.bsky.social members.

Be on the alert for anything from our watchlist below and if you have any doubts at all, email
[email protected].

Please RT

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 24

Read the full story on our website where you can also find our guide to working at the Fringe or contact us with any questions: tinyurl.com/EquitySPBreakfast

📸: Craig Maclean
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 24

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 may be almost over but Equity's support doesn't end.

Throughout August we've been on the ground to give performers advice, answer questions and, this week, to even hand out breakfast!

📸: Craig Maclean
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Right now Equity is negotiating to improve hair and make-up provision for global majority members working on PACT TV and film contracts.

If you experience hair and make-up discrimination, contact us for support.

www.equity.org.uk/contact-us

Contact Us | Equity

Whether you’re looking for pay rates, want to understand your rights, need financial support or are facing harassment at work, we can help. Take a look at the sections below for advice and guidance.

www.equity.org.uk

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yes Lenny! This discrimination with substandard hair and make-up must end!!

mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/lenny-henry-says-tv-industry-35767404

Lenny Henry says industry still has ongoing struggles with Black hair and makeup | Equity UK

Yes Lenny! This discrimination with substandard hair and make-up must end!! Right now Equity is negotiating to improve hair and make-up provision for global majority members working on PACT TV and f...

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

Latest on UK Government's introduction of mandatory requirement for sole traders to keep digital records & provide quarterly reporting to HMRC:

www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/social-security-tax-and-financial-support/tax-and-national-insurance/additional-information/making-tax-digital-mtd

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