(Photo credit: Equity) Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union in Wales, has issued a response following the reveal of the Welsh government’s arts funding proposals for 2025-26. “Today’s draft budget is disappointing for the arts and shows that the Welsh Government is still not listening to Equity, the arts sector or the Arts Council of Wales (ACW). The {…}
Equity members in the chorus of the Welsh National Opera have paused their strike action. The strikes were set for Sept. 21 and 29, 2024, but the plan was halted following conversations with Welsh National Opera management this past week. No deal has been struck, but now the two sides will have more time for further discussion and members voted {…}
(Photo credit: Equity) The chorus members at the English National Opera have voted 100% in favor of strike action in a ballot conducted by its union, Equity. The ballot opened on Jan. 4 and closed on the 16th. English National Opera chorus members turned out at 94.11% (32 out of 34 chorus members). 100% voted “yes” to full strike action {…}