Actors’ Equity Association (Equity) announced on Saturday that the union has reached a tentative agreement on a new production contract with The Broadway League.
The union represents stage actors and stage managers who were prepared to strike in order to secure the affordable health care and fair scheduling that they deserve. Their union brothers, sisters and siblings—represented by American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 802—who work as musicians on Broadway are still in negotiations for a deal that ensures higher wages, better insurance coverage and protections from layoffs.
“After a marathon mediation session lasting until 6 a.m., Equity and The Broadway League have reached a tentative agreement on the Production Contract,” said Equity Executive Director Al Vincent Jr. in a press release. “This three-year agreement saves the Equity-League Health Fund while also making strides in our other priorities including scheduling and physical therapy access. Now we will bring the deal to our members for ratification, and in the meantime, we are putting our full support behind AFM Local 802 as they work with the League to reach a deal that averts a strike."
“We are thankful that our brothers and sisters in labor at Actors’ Equity have reached an agreement. Local 802 is still in negotiation for a fair contract, and everything remains on the table, including a strike,” said Robert Suttmann, Local 802’s union president.