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Red Bull win gives dancers wings

May 24, 2023 #MEAAEquity

Following collective action by members of Equity Committee Dancers Australia, Red Bull have committed to paying all 64 participants for their annual street dance competition – Dance Your Style.

Dance Your Style participants will be paid in line with the Dancers Australia minimum fee. Following a meeting with Dancers Australia reps this week Red Bull also committed to paying participants ...

My MEAA story: Greg Rowell

May 17, 2023 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

For the last 10 years, MEAA member Greg Rowell has contributed his wealth of customer service experience to Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. As well as creating an enjoyable experience for event attendees and looking after his team of casual staff, Geoff works tirelessly as a union delegate educating workers about their rights under their union agreement and working to improving the ...

Positive Budget for the arts and media with a big boost to the screen industry

May 11, 2023

Tuesday night’s Federal Budget had plenty of good news for workers in the media, arts and entertainment industries – and one big win that was the result of years of campaigning by MEAA members.

Extras: Know your rights

April 4, 2023 #MEAAEquity News

MEAA Equity recently held meetings with concerned extras who felt that their employee rights were not being upheld.

Know your rights: Delayed meal breaks for screen crew

March 30, 2023

As screen crew across the country campaign for improved working conditions to combat burn out and fatigue, MEAA reminds members of their right to a meal break in line with the terms of the MEAA/SPA Motion Picture Production Agreement (MPPA).