New York -– Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, announced that Equity’s National Council has endorsed Brad Hoylman-Sigal’s campaign for Manhattan borough president, on behalf of its nearly 18,000 members who live in the greater metro area.
“In his current office, State Senator Hoylman-Sigal has worked closely with Equity on legislation that demands fair wages for arts workers,” said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors’ Equity Association. “Coupled with his excellent track record of passing laws that better the lives of New Yorkers, we know that as Manhattan borough president, he will continue to advocate for the needs of our members.”
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal said:
“I’m thrilled to have the support of Actors’ Equity. The creative economy is a vital part of the future of Manhattan, and it’s crucial that the people who drive this sector have strong representation from labor organizations like Actors’ Equity, whose representation is essential to ensuring prevailing wages, strong benefits, copyright protections and safe working conditions for their members. As Manhattan Borough President, I’ll be a champion for preserving arts and culture here in Manhattan and look forward to continuing to partner with Actors’ Equity on these efforts.”
Equity’s public policy priorities nationwide include defending and protecting the right to collectively bargain, a prevailing wage in the arts, racial justice, a strong minimum wage, stronger federal and state arts funding, gun violence prevention, universal federal health care, tax fairness and LGBTQ non-discrimination protections.
ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits (health and pension included). Member: AFL-CIO, FIA. www.actorsequity.org #EquityWorks
May 19, 2025
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