It's 10 years since Artists’ Union England was established by a group of artists determined to fight poor working conditions for artists in England. Now, we stand in solidarity with 1409 members, securing fairer pay and better futures. Join AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

This May Day, we honour the resilience, dedication, and solidarity of workers everywhere.

Fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions in the workplace.

#MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay

Many organisations have signed up to our Good Practice Charter, agreeing to six principles developed by AUE to empower art organisations, galleries and institutions to provide good working conditions to artists. Interested in signing up? Find out more: buff.ly/41S3v0a

85% of UK artists are self-employed, meaning they have no workplace pension, no holiday pay, no statutory sick pay, and often no reliable source of income. Join AUE's fight for fair pay, good working conditions and sustainable futures for artists now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

£11.2 billion. That’s how much music, performance and visual arts contributed to the UK economy in 2022. So why did Industria find that the median hourly rate paid to artists is just £2.60? Join the fight for fair pay by becoming of AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a #fairpay

There are an estimated 49,700 artists working in the UK. That’s 49,700 workers who often face low pay and poor working conditions – but who can also come together and fight for more sustainable futures. Divided we beg. United we bargain. Join AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

This is how we supported one of our members to get their paid work reinstated after it was unfairly taken away. Our executive committee is here to stand in solidarity with you, giving you the power and support to negotiate your rights. Join AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

We stand for work for artists that is VALUING and REWARDING, with artists paid fairly for their time, expertise, experience and artworks. Use our rates of pay guidelines to ensure you get the fee you deserve: buff.ly/41S3v0a

#artistsareworkers #fairpay

“I mean, it’s cheaper than Netflix!”

Hear our member Valerie Asiimwe Amani Valerie Asiimwe Amani explain why she considers it vital to join a union as a working artist – and how AUE has been able to support her in getting better pay. Join AUE: buff.ly/41S3v0a

#artistsareworkers

When you join AUE, you join a strong network of trade unions with the power to bring the issues you face before the policy makers who affect them. There is strength in solidarity. Divided we beg. United we bargain. Join AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a
#artistsareworkers #fairpay

In London, the odds of working in the Creative Industries as a white and privileged person are 1 in 2 – double the chance of those from ethnic minority, working-class backgrounds. We're campaigning for equality, diversity and inclusion. Join AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

Scroll to read quotations from AUE’s statement against artistic censorship and in support of BDS campaigns. To read the full text of our response to the current climate of political repression, click here: buff.ly/3xsjxCO

#solidarity #freepalestine

We stand for the HEALTH and SAFETY of our members. Use our Studio Checklist to navigate the complexities of renting a workspace. It features the essential questions you need to ask when searching for a studio: buff.ly/41S3v0a

#fairpay #aritstsareworkers #studioforrent

We work to ensure organisations pay artists fairly and treat them with respect. This is our Co-Chair Zita Holbourne speaking to staff at the V&A about pay and rights for artists. There is strength in solidarity. Join AUE here: buff.ly/41S3v0a

#fairpay #artistsareworkers

This is our Co-Chair Zita Holbourne speaking to staff at the V&A about pay and rights for artists. Because yes, we love our work. But that doesn’t mean we should be expected to do it for free. Join the fight for fair pay now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

#fairpay #aritstsareworkers

Our Co-Chair Zita Holbourne speaking in Parliament at the recent GTFU launch 🙌

All members of AUE gain access to 30 minutes of free legal advice, and the support of our Executive Committee with any casework relating to disputes they may face as working artists. Join now for just £42 per year: buff.ly/41S3v0a

#fairpay #artistsareworkers

Calling all visual artists! You've got until this Thursday to fill in the Design and Artists Copyright Society Artists’ Earnings Survey, helping them better understand artists' earnings and the diverse ways in which you generate income. Participate here: buff.ly/4cyh3mi

As a union run by a diverse team that is majority women, we feel keenly the severe underrepresentation and poor treatment of women in the arts. We'e working with @TheTUC to demand fair pay, good working conditions and equal representation. Join AUE now: buff.ly/41S3v0a

Considering joining Artists' Union England? Find out why our Joint Chair, life-long trade unionist Zita Holbourne became involved with AUE, and how AUE supports its members.

Join AUE here: buff.ly/41S3v0a #artistsunionengland #artistsareworkers #joinyourunion