| Assume this is about $$ ? |
| Last Edit: DistantDrumming 05:45 pm EDT 07/21/21 |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 05:44 pm EDT 07/21/21 |
| In reply to: Actors’ Equity Association Announces ‘Open Access,’ Expanding Eligibility for Union Membership - Official_Press_Release 10:20 am EDT 07/21/21 |
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Sorry to be cynical, but I assume this is about helping ensure Equity's solvency by swelling its ranks with largely non-professional actors who may have occasionally been compensated for their work, but would gladly pay dues to join Equity? Naturally, I'm not SummerTheater (RIP?) so I welcome and support increasing diversity and representation, but I imagine there were steps Equity and the industry could have taken (or expanded upon) to address those very important issues other than this dramatic expansion of eligibility.
I wonder if SAG-AFTRA will amend their rules for Equity members. Right now, I believe the eligibility is that Equity members can join SAG-AFTRA if they have at least one year of membership in their main union and have been paid as a principal performer at least once. |
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