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A supermajority among the two-dozen or so cast members signed union authorization cards last week. That move reinforced the cast’s intention to hold a formal vote to unionize with Equity.

The Chipps performers have also filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a union election. The time table for that vote is in the hands of the NLRB, likely within a month.

If management doesn’t offer Equity recognition, dancers plan to move forward with their authorization vote. The membership would cover the Chipps residency show in Las Vegas, and its national and international touring productions.

Primary Las Vegas entertainment unions are the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), with about 2,100 members. The Musicians Union of Las Vegas, American Federation of Musicians Local 369, reports a membership of 435. Nevada Ballet Theatre dancers joined the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) in September 2022.

Equity represents some 51,000 professional actors and stage managers on Broadway and in live theatre across the United States.

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Political Shitposting

It is a big umbrella when talking about the duopoly.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

True, that is why we should continue to be involed in our local community and supporting organizations that help workers.

An example of one such organization that is fighting and demanding higher standards for workers:

WE DEMAND

  1. Workers Need a Real Raise — $25/Hour Minimum Wage
  2. Good Union Jobs for All
  3. Fight Racism, Sexism & All Oppression
  4. Quality Affordable Housing & Free Healthcare for All
  5. End the Genocidal War on Gaza — No Military Aid, No Occupation
  6. No More Sellouts — We Need a New Party^[[1] https://www.workersstrikeback.org/]
 
 
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