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Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, congratulates Executive Director Al Vincent, Jr. on receiving a 2022 Human Rights Award from the Jewish Labor Committee at their 2022 Human Rights Award Gala.

The agreement must now be ratified by Equity members in a vote by electronic ballot. Votes are scheduled to be tabulated on December 19, and if the contract is approved, it would immediately go into effect.

Actors’ Equity Association stands in solidarity with the 48,000 academic workers of the University of California currently fighting for an equitable UC. Many Equity members are proud alumni of the University of California. We call on the University to bargain in good faith and speedily reach fair agreements with the workers who make UC the #1 ranked public university system in the United States.

The final result was delayed when the employer challenged all but one of the mail ballots. The union is confident that it has overwhelming support from those who voted. The Star Garden dancers are seeking to become the only unionized strippers in the United States. 

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse John Fetterman's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

With a “Yes” Vote Employees at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood Will Become the Only Unionized Strippers in the United States

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse State Senator Sydney Kamlager's election campaign for United States Congress on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse Rep. Judy Chu's reelection campaign for United States Congress on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse Rep. Chellie Pingree's reelection campaign for United States Congress on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

“This bill is an important step forward for California’s live arts industry and the thousands of arts workers who have still not fully recovered from the COVID shutdown,” said Kate Shindle, President of Actors’ Equity Association. “In signing this bill, Gov. Newsom clearly understands that the live arts are a huge economic driver in communities across California. Our work is not over, as we must now secure funding for this program in the next session. I’m grateful for the leadership of Senator Portantino, who brought this innovative bill to the floor for a vote, and hope that Gov. Newsom will work with our coalition to fund it.”