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 Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine’s campaign for comptroller for the City of the New York, on behalf of its nearly 18,000 members who live in the greater metro area.
“Since his time on City Council, Mark Levine has worked closely with Equity and heard our concerns,” said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors’ Equity Association. “Crucially, he understands that a strong prevailing wage has a massive impact on arts workers being able to live and ply their craft in New York. For an office like comptroller, we will be grateful to have someone who understands how our members fit into the larger economic fabric of this city.”
New York City Comptroller Candidate Mark Levine said:
“I’m so proud to have the support of Actors’ Equity Association. I’ve always believed that theater and live performances aren’t just entertainment - they’re economic engines for New York City. Thank you to all of the Equity actors and stage managers who make this City more vibrant every day. As Comptroller, I’ll fight to ensure all hardworking New Yorkers have the wages, benefits, and protections they deserve.”
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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