UK Actors Union Equity Gear Up To Protest In Solidarity March With SAG-AFTRA On Friday
etcanada.comLights, camera, solidarity. The UK actors union, Equity, is gearing up for an extraordinary show of support as they join forces with SAG-AFTRA across the pond.
Equity members are set to march in unison this week in a rallying cry that will resonate from London to Manchester. READ MORE: Unscripted Shows Like ‘The Voice’ And ‘The Masked Singer’ Expected To Remain Largely Unaffected By Hollywood Strikes The star-studded lineup includes Equity heavyweights like General Secretary Paul W Fleming and President Lynda Rooke, alongside special guest John McDonnell, the former Shadow Chancellor for the Labour Party.
And that’s just the beginning, as more notable attendees will be unveiled in the coming days. The vibrant procession will weave through the iconic streets of Leicester Square in London and Media City in Manchester, the bustling hub for BBC, ITV, and numerous production companies.
Banners and flags will flutter in the air, amplifying the unified voice of the entertainment industry and the trade union movement. READ MORE: Kimiko Glenn Reveals Her ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Royalty For $24.30: ‘Why SAG-AFTRA Is Striking’ While Equity unequivocally stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA during the ongoing strike, UK labour laws dictate that SAG-AFTRA members operating under an Equity UK collective bargaining agreement must continue reporting to work.
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