An awesome track record

MEAA stalwart, Pat Shaw, has retired after decades of unstinting service to union members.

Australian screen crew experiencing dangerous fatigue

The responses to MEAA’s Wake Up Call survey have exposed a screen industry culture where dangerous levels of fatigue are common.

Notice of elections

MEAA has made arrangements via the Registered Organisations Commission for the Australian Electoral Commission to conduct elections for the following positions: Federal Officers, Federal Council, the National Stunt Committee, and positions in the branches of NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia/Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Nominations open on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 and close at 12pm AEDT on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

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Fight for better conditions for US screen workers is a fight for all of us

MEAA stands in solidarity with members of IATSE, the US film crew union, who are set to vote on authorising historic strike action for better pay and more tolerable working hours.

MEAA condemns targeting of journalists by police and protesters

Journalists should be able to go about their work informing the public without facing assault from police or protesters, says the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance.