TO ALL ACTORS

SAY "NO WAY" TO NO PAY!

We have recently been made aware of a number of instances in which members of this Union have not received payment for work performed on various theatrical and film productions.

Obviously such treatment represents an appalling and absolutely unacceptable abuse by management of the rights of our members. However, the situation is exacerbated by the failure of members to contact the Union at the moment of non-payment rather than to wait for a period of weeks, or in some cases months, before bringing the situation to our attention.

As professional Artistes Equity members have an absolute right to payment at the time of performance and must always insist upon same.

In the event Theatre Management or Film/T.V. Production companies resist or refuse to make all payments when due please contact us immediately.

To await payment for weeks or months on the strength of promises from employers will guarantee neither continued nor future employment and any such employment would be provided solely on the basis of the willingness of the artist to work for no or low pay.

This Union will not tolerate or accept any non-payment to any member from any employer and will vigorously pursue all such cases on behalf of our members. However, you must advise us immediately when the problem arises.

Let's put an end to the practice of non-payment.