Incredibly exciting that Equity conference is only 24 days away… News just in: for the first time every branch & committee is sending reps: it should be our best attended ever!

On International Workers Memorial Day #IWMD we remember those who have died at work or from work injuries, and fight to protect the living. Equity members can find out about health and safety at work in our guide and how to report issues to your union 👇 equity.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

Another bump for my survey for Lighting Designers with Parental Responsibility - I’d love to collect more data about how we live and work for my talk at PLASA Events in Leeds on May 14th. the ALPD Parents & Carers in Performing Arts Equity Directors and Designers Committee surveymonkey.com/r/DMBZD5B

Solidarity with workers all over the world on May Day! To mark International Workers Day we’re taking a look at the past, present and future of Equity’s commitment to standing alongside workers the world over 👉 equity.org.uk/news/2024/inte… #MayDay

It is important that we stand together as a union across all departments ✊🏻

Today we’re off to the Equity Conference! 🤩 we’re very excited to have some really good conversations about change, listen to the motions from all our fellow committees and get to know each other a little more. We shall be sure to keep you posted. ✊🏻🔥

Today’s the big day for our motion! Huge thanks to our reps in attendance. ✊🏻

A union is only as strong as its members, & Equity members are incredible - the speeches this morning have invigorated, inspired & moved me, and will keep me going till next year #EquityConference2024

And that’s a wrap. Thank you to all our amazing members who have joined us for what’s been an inspirational three days - you make conference and you make the union. Let’s go and make the entertainment industry a better place to work for everyone. #EquityConference2024

Opportunity for a sound designer in Ireland 👇🏻

This is today! Sign up below in the thread, and we’ll see you at 2pm 🤩

🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨 Shocking new research commissioned by Equity shows that overall arts funding for the UK from national bodies has been cut 16% in real terms since 2017 📉 🧵1/7

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Look! 👇🏻 our wonderful friends SBTD and our own Charlotte Bence are running a talk on contracts. Get yourself there and get yourself informed! 🔥

📢 Want to shape the conversation about AI? Then take part in this short survey led by Queen Mary University of London 🗣️ The voices of creative workers can't be ignored! ⏰ It only take 10 minutes. Take part here 👇 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmul/genai-s…

Theres still time to sign up for our two grad talks this week! Free zoom talks open to everyone, sign up via Eventbrite LET'S TALK CONTRACTS eventbrite.co.uk/e/sbtd-grad-ta… ASK US ANYTHING eventbrite.co.uk/e/sbtd-grad-ta… #theatredesign #sbtd #performancedesign #setdesign #costumedesign

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