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Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has issued a statement following reports that the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, has once again been re-introduced in Congress.

A coalition including Actors’ Equity Association and the Theatre Producers of Southern California (TPSCA) kicked off a campaign to fund SB 1116, the groundbreaking arts bill that passed the legislature and was signed into law last year.

Actors' Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers working in live theatre, released a statement after Congress passed an FY23 budget that funded the National Endowment for the Arts at $207 million – an increase of $27 million over FY22.

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse State Senator Sydney Kamlager's election campaign for United States Congress on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse Rep. Judy Chu's reelection campaign for United States Congress on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse Rep. Chellie Pingree's reelection campaign for United States Congress on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights and Workplace Issue, Says Theatre Union

Entertainment Unions Had Previously Requested the Creation of This Position

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse Kevin Cahill’s campaign for Assembly. Cahill represents the 103rd Assembly District in Albany.

Actors’ Equity Association announced that Equity’s National Council has voted to endorse Chuck Schumer’s campaign for Senate on behalf of the more than 20,000 members living in New York State.