www.broadwayworld.com: Actors' Equity Association has approved the launch of a political action committee, an independent organization dedicated to advancing the political interests of Equity's members.
Last fall, Equity's convention delegates voted overwhelmingly to approve a resolution to create this PAC, which the union's National Council then passed into policy in February.
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It's frustrating to see how the IATSE Union is slow to update their policies in order to create safe working environments for their members. To me it doesn't make sense because it's not a sustainable practice. Hopefully the recent increase in media attention will push the union to aggressively advocate for its workings and obtain more reasonable working conditions. Workers are really at risk of burnout, whether it's the mental toll or the physical effects of overwork. It seems so backwards to me that producers are okay with fewer breaks, more work for less pay, as overwork produces lower quality job performance. Giving the meal breaks, benefits and rest periods seems to me more likely to result in higher quality work, happier employees and less job turnover. If the companies can afford to do this for their actors why can’t they afford to do it for their tech personnel? With the popularity of streaming and the resulting higher demands on workers, the union needs to ensure that there is a balance of work and personal time for its members.
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