Hello
Equity have informed us that the ballot of their members regarding changes to the Commercial Theatre Covid Variation Agreement has passed.
Link below which details full impact of this – please be aware that within the next few weeks you should see back-dating of pay and touring allowance for your clients employed under this agreement.
If you have issues with producers not back-dating pay please let Charlotte know charlottebence@equity.org.uk
Full details here: https://www.equity.org.uk/commercial-theatre-variation-agreement-qa/
Equity also advise that agents look at clients engaged under a buyout on this agreement to work out how the rise in rates affects them.
For new offers under this agreement agents are advised to check they fall in line with the rates and terms of the new Variation Agreement.
Thanks a lot –
James