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E Q U I T YThe majority of professionals workingin the entertainment industry recognisethe value of belonging to their tradeunion. In the c<strong>as</strong>e of dancers <strong>and</strong>choreographers their union is Equitywhich h<strong>as</strong> been a cornerstone of theindustry <strong>for</strong> nearly 80 years. The workof the union is done in collaboration bystaff <strong>and</strong> members <strong>and</strong> falls into threemain are<strong>as</strong>:1) to negotiate minimum working terms<strong>and</strong> conditions across the industry2) to be the national <strong>and</strong> internationalcampaigning voice <strong>for</strong> UK artistsensuring their issues are heard atthe highest levelsWithout Equity the framework ofsafeguards <strong>and</strong> protections that membershave struggled to achieve woulddisappear <strong>and</strong> everyone would be bothworse off <strong>and</strong> much more vulnerable.But any union is only <strong>as</strong> strong <strong>as</strong> itsmembers which is why professionalschoose to join Equity <strong>as</strong> soon <strong>as</strong> theyare eligible. Student membership putsyou in touch with the union <strong>and</strong> providesopportunities to get involved.www.equity.org.ukStudents at a CDET accredited schoolhave an advantage of being entitled tofull Equity membership on graduation3) to provide a range of services(insurance, pension, auditionin<strong>for</strong>mation, legal <strong>and</strong> welfarehelp etc) giving practical support<strong>for</strong> Equity members18
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