Dues & Fees

Dues
Equity's dues structure has two components:

• Basic Dues, $118 per year, billed at $59 semi-annually each May and November

• Working Dues, 2.25% of gross earnings under Equity contract, which are collected via weekly payroll deductions

The maximum Equity earnings subject to Working Dues are $300,000 per year. Please note: gross earnings do not include the minimum portion of out-of-town per diem expense monies.

Initiation Fee
Equity's initiation fee is currently $1,100 and must be paid within a maximum two-year period. You are cautioned that your membership, and any monies paid, will be forfeited should you fail to complete payment of the full initiation fee within the two-year period of time. All membership privileges, including the right to vote, attend meetings, as well as Equity-only auditions, commence upon the initial payment of $400 towards the initiation fee within six months of filing your application.

Billing Periods
Equity's billing periods are May and November of each year. Bills are mailed in April and October, and payment is due by May 31 and November 30, respectively. Payments can either be mailed to or dropped off at any Equity office.

You can pay with cash, personal check, certified check, or money order. For cash payments, always ask for a receipt.

Equity now accepts online dues payments. To access this payment option you must be registered in the Members Only section of the website.

Assessments
Assesments may include a late fee of $2.00 per month which will accrue on payments received after May 31 or November 30.

Please note: unpaid assessments may prevent you from obtaining your Equity card.

Check Off Deductions
As a convenience, each Equity contract includes a dues authorization clause. This allows for the weekly deduction of appropriate dues and fees from salary while working under an Equity agreements. (See table in right hand column.)

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