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Employment / Pros and Cons of Equity/unions
« on: Apr 28, 2005, 01:35 pm »
(I posted the same post in "The Hardline" forum but I'm trying to get a larger response.)
I'm doing a research project on how Equity/unions affect the theatre world today. Obviously, when they first were established, they ensured fair treatment of actors, prevented abuse of power, etc. But I'm wondering (as someone who has no experience whatsoever with them) what people's reactions are to their effectiveness. This can apply to both actors and techies. I'm also not limiting responses to those who are currently in a union. Here are a few questions to get some responses/answers flowing: Is Equity/unions doing what it was originally intended to do? What are positive aspects of them? What are negative aspects of them? Do they help or hinder good and successful theatre? Are they useful or more of an annoyance? These are just a few questions. If you have more opinions other than what I've listed here, by all means speak up! I'm not trying to ruffle feathers...I'm just trying to gauge general feelings. Also, if you post a response, can I quote you in my research paper? I can definitely keep it anonymous (such as, "Equity is the best organization in the world because......" says an Equity SM) but I would like to know if I can quote you. Thanks!!
I'm doing a research project on how Equity/unions affect the theatre world today. Obviously, when they first were established, they ensured fair treatment of actors, prevented abuse of power, etc. But I'm wondering (as someone who has no experience whatsoever with them) what people's reactions are to their effectiveness. This can apply to both actors and techies. I'm also not limiting responses to those who are currently in a union. Here are a few questions to get some responses/answers flowing: Is Equity/unions doing what it was originally intended to do? What are positive aspects of them? What are negative aspects of them? Do they help or hinder good and successful theatre? Are they useful or more of an annoyance? These are just a few questions. If you have more opinions other than what I've listed here, by all means speak up! I'm not trying to ruffle feathers...I'm just trying to gauge general feelings. Also, if you post a response, can I quote you in my research paper? I can definitely keep it anonymous (such as, "Equity is the best organization in the world because......" says an Equity SM) but I would like to know if I can quote you. Thanks!!