Equity, the carrying out arts and leisure trade union, has elected its President, Council (the union’s most important plan forming overall body), Appeals Committee and Standing Orders Committee for the 2022-2024 phrase, with Lynda Rooke elected to serve as Equity’s President for the initially time.
Lynda Rooke, incoming Equity President for the 2022- 2024 term stated: “”It is an honour not only to be elected President of Equity but to serve alongside a renewed, progressive Council. Collectively we will prioritise far better pay and dignity at function for our associates and raise Equity’s profile even further in the wider struggle for social justice.”
Maureen Beattie, who is stepping down immediately after serving two conditions (4 decades) as Fairness President stated: “”I am beyond thrilled with the results of Equity’s election for President and Council. I glance ahead to wonderful things as the Union’s ruling system builds on the achievements of the previous several many years led by the frankly superb Lynda Rooke.”
Paul W Fleming, Fairness Typical Secretary, claimed: “Fairness associates have again selected an fascinating, progressive Council, devoted to making certain we go on to be a powerful union. Our thanks goes to these losing candidates who campaigned with positivity and in pursuit of progressive values. We need your concepts and ongoing devotion to developing a union ready to battle those who would tear us down. At last, we would not have emerged from the pandemic with this sort of a strong, progressive course without having the endeavours of our outgoing Council and Officers. In particular our remarkable President Maureen Beattie, who has been the coronary heart and voice of the union via unparalleled modify and turmoil over the previous four several years. I could not have accomplished nearly anything with no her assist, or that of our outgoing Honorary Treasurer Bryn Evans – two people I am proud to simply call comrades and friends.”
Track record
Fairness is the doing arts and amusement trade union. We are built up of much more than 47,000 performers and resourceful employees, united in the battle for truthful terms and situations in the place of work. We are actors, singers, dancers, designers, administrators, stage administrators, puppeteers, comedians, voice artists, and wide variety performers.
In this round of elections a whole of 3359 votes were being cast, representing 7.4% of the Fairness membership.
