Actors’ Equity Is Latest Union to Back Kamala Harris
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Actors’ Equity Association joined numerous other unions Friday in endorsing Kamala Harris for president, citing her record of support for labor issues.
The union represents 51,000 actors and stage managers who work in live entertainment. Its legislative priorities include the PRO Act, which would make it easier for unions to organize, and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act, which would restore income tax deductions for performers’ business expenses. “Vice President Harris has prioritized the needs of workers her entire career,” said Al Vincent, Jr., the executive director of the union, in a statement. “Over these last few years she has played a vital role in President Biden’s staunchly pro-labor administration.” The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees endorsed Harris on July 22, the day after President Biden dropped out and Harris entered the race.
The American Federation of Musicians and the Writers Guild of America PAC also endorsed Harris. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has not made an endorsement.
In a controversial move, the union’s president, Sean O’Brien, gave a speech on the first night of the Republican convention.
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