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A Vote For Equity's Future |
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Wednesday, 20 July 2005 |
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In an overwhelming response, 90 percent of members have voted in favour of proposed plans to secure Equity's future income by charging union dues for all residuals Equity collects and distributes. "This was a difficult decision to take. But it is a great result for Equity when so many take the time to consider issues that will have such an impact on our future as performers, by exercising our right to have a say," said Equity president Simon Burke. |
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Tuesday, 12 July 2005 |
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All financial Equity members should have received the new ballot on the issue of union dues and residuals last week. We ask you to consider the issue and the recommendation of the National Performers Committee to vote YES. We want to make sure everyone gets to have a say so please return your ballot to our auditors by the self-addressed envelope by Thursday 14 July. If you are a financial member and have not received the form please contact the Alliance Membership Centre immediately on 1300 65 65 13. |
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What The Industrial Relations Changes Will Mean For Performers |
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Friday, 27 May 2005 |
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Now more than ever it is important to be an active member of your union. Howard's proposed changes to workplace laws announced on Thursday 26 May 2005 will reduce working conditions, pay rates and job security for Australians across all industries. So what does it mean for performers? |
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Tuesday, 17 May 2005 |
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The Alliance in Queensland caught wind of The
Sunday Mail and McCann Erickson's plans to engage News Limited
employees in an advertising campaign without paying for their
performances. Responding to an Alliance emergency bulletin, Equity
members called the newspaper and advertising agency and registered
their disgust. The companies were forced to back down and will now use
paid performers sourced through an agency. |
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Commission Not For Negotiation |
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Tuesday, 17 May 2005 |
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All performers are advised to check the
amount of commission being charged by their agent. Unless you
have signed a management contract your agent can only charge 10%.
We have recently had a number of members charged 20% in addition to
dubious fees and taxes. If you have any queries or think you may have
been short changed call Raph Kennedy on 07 3846 0143 in QLD or Simon
Whipp on 02 9333 0999 in NSW. |
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Offshore Commercials Agreement 2005 |
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Tuesday, 10 May 2005 |
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Equity members will recall that late in 2004 the Screen
Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) terminated the Offshore
Commercials Agreement 2003, seeking to engage performers under the
terms of an agreement promulgated by SPAA. This arrangement would have
cut Equity members’ rates of pay significantly. The Alliance has now
finalised negotiations with SPAA for a new agreement covering all
performers employed in all offshore commercials. The new agreement will
apply from 12 December 2004 to 30 June 2006. Performers are currently
working under an interim agreement endorsed by the National Performers’
Committee. Members will be asked to vote on the draft agreement
shortly, download a copy of the final draft here. |
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