Alongside their fellow workers in Chicago, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., they have designated Actors’ Equity Association as their bargaining representative.
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The national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers is "eager to embark on this new chapter" with the new Speaker Robert Rivas.
Equity stated, "We disagree with the court’s decision in the strongest possible terms."
Drunk Shakespeare currently has five productions of the show running around the country, including the three recently unionized productions.
Including Chicago and Phoenix, Drunk Shakespeare currently has five productions of the show running around the country.
The Chicago production of Drunk Shakespeare is one of five productions of the show currently running around the country, but the only one unionized at present.
AEA stated, "We need the government to recognize that healthcare is a human right. We once again urge Congress to take this matter seriously."
Key provisions of the contract include meaningful salary increases and growth in all three job categories: chorus, principals and stage managers.
Equity is ramping up pressure on The Broadway League, asking members and the public to share their demands on social media.
The agreement remains subject to ratification by both Equity members and LORT members.