Equity Class Network

The Class Network are committed to creating more opportunities for working class people, creating a fairer, more representative entertainment industry for all.

[Equity @EquityUK]

EQUITY GRANTED SPOTLIGHT APPEAL

Equity found out today (Friday 7 November) that we’ve won permission to appeal the court judgment on our Spotlight case. This is welcome news, and we’ll take forward the case with and on behalf of thousands of Equity members, seeking to achieve fairer access to the industry.

Permission to appeal isn’t granted lightly, however, it shows that our case that Spotlight’s purpose is for performers to find work, has, in the judge’s words: “real prospect of success”.

As with the original case, there is no guarantee that legal action will be successful, but we welcome the opportunity to lay out the arguments, and we’ll keep fighting against barriers to accessing work in our political lobbying, campaigns and industrial work too.

Whatever the outcome of this appeal, we will always stand up for Equity members and take a stand on the issues that matter to you.

Find out more about the appeal on our website: https://t.co/nJ1HPBbHt1

[Equity @EquityUK]

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: https://t.co/x7OKOR7mEH

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

Arts cannot be the preserve of the elite.

[Equity @EquityUK]

Arts cannot be the preserve of the elite.

Today's report by the Sutton Trust, Elitist Britain, reveals stark inequalities in access and diversity at the top of the creative sectors and 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 👇
https://t.co/PQpZfNQAG7

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

#AbolishAuditionFees

[Equity @EquityUK]

Win! ISSA have abolished audition fees 🙌

A win for our #AbolishAuditionFees campaign & for future performing arts students too - especially the two-thirds of working-class students who are put off applying because of audition fees.

Sign the petition: https://t.co/O00hJpljdh

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

Positive steps on National Theatre primary schools touring. https://t.co/bHIOHJJgDv

[Equity @EquityUK]

MSPs grilled BBC Scotland bosses in Scottish Parliament last week over the decision to axe the beloved soap which was praised by BBC representatives and politicians alike, leading Neil Bibby MSP to ask this important question.

https://t.co/YKErh8ludf

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

It’s time for action, time to make a difference & time for positive change. Will the industry & @DCMS work with us? #workingclass #equity #creativeindustries
Talent is everywhere, opportunity isn’t. ✊

[Equity @EquityUK]

Working class representation in the creative industries is at the lowest level in a decade.

The Equity Class Network Manifesto is a blueprint to change this - from free childcare to making class a protected characteristic.

https://t.co/5HO18sE2Ep

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

@DanielYorkLoh @EquityUK Thank you for being on our panel Daniel & supporting this important push for change.

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

@sarahsackman

[Equity @EquityUK]

📢 “AI is being built illegally by stealing Equity members’ life’s works. The Government should heed the Culture, Media & Sport Committee’s call for the licensing of creative works in all cases where they are used to train AI models” says @paulwfleming 👇

https://t.co/2rO0Am7d9m

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

Every child deserves access to live performance from the earliest possible age.

With school trips for state pupils in sharp decline, the National Theatre must reach out and into our schools.

Take action to Reinstate NT Primary Schools Touring:

https://t.co/5K8X8jWv4q

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

Working class kids deserve to see theatre too… please sign & bring back Primary School @NationalTheatre Touring.

[Equity @EquityUK]

🎭Theatre can change lives 🎭

📢Sign this petition by @equity_class
to reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring.

Primary school touring offers inspiration to young people who might not otherwise encounter live theatre. ✍️👇
https://t.co/vqpj0zK1tV

[Equity @EquityUK]

You can read more about 'A Policy for the Arts' here 👇

https://t.co/yimu2sUhHx

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

There are SO many articles and discussions telling us what we already know, but we need CHANGE! Come on @lisanandy, make a difference.Put us back at the heart of this industry where we belong. Talent is Everywhere Opportunity Isn’t.#workingclass
https://t.co/NdxXwhKDXP

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

@NEUnion Your support is greatly appreciated ✊ #Solidarity

[EquityAudioCommittee @EquityAudio]

🚨 @EquityUK's BIG AUDIO AUDIT CLOSES THIS FRIDAY 31st, FOLKS 🚨

Help us to help you by gathering information to better our negotiations.

Find all the survey sections in our Insta Highlights here:

https://t.co/Pe0db9eQOq

RTs appreciated.
Thank you. 🙏🏻

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

This petition is very important to us & future generations of #workingclass children. @NationalTheatre Primary Schools Touring changes lives. It must be reinstated.

[Equity @EquityUK]

📢 Please sign and share this important petition by @equity_class to reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring.

Primary school touring offers inspiration to young people who might not otherwise encounter live theatre. ✍️👇

https://t.co/vqpj0zKzjt

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

#StrongerTogether

[Equity @EquityUK]

ICYMI: What a year it’s been for our union. Watch our 2024 Wrapped video now 👇

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

"Talent is spread equally across all children. Opportunity certainly is not." - @PollyBLabour

With arts education in urgent need of reform, we're encouraged by the debate on creative arts education that took place in Westminster this week.

See more: https://t.co/1KBUBscX36

[Equity Class Network @equity_class]

Abolish the Minimum Income Floor in Universal Credit. It’s driving #workingclass creatives out of the creative industry. Please sign the petition. @EquityUK #workingclasstalent #creativeindustries

[David John @DavidJohn1960]

Please support this important campaign: https://t.co/OzouMzj4du via @megaphoneuk

[Journal of Class and Culture @J_ClassCulture]

@equity_class @LyndaRooke @Baker_Stephen @seriousfeather @ElizabethC50 https://t.co/9gHiKoYnEV