U.K. actors union Equity has agreed a financial support deal with producers and broadcasters for on-screen artists working in continuing dramas such as “EastEnders” and “Coronation Street” following a complete shutdown of production due to coronavirus.
The deal also includes popular soaps such as “Holby,” “Casualty,” “Doctors,” “River City,” “Pobol y Cwm,” “Emmerdale” and “Hollyoaks.”
Equity said it has agreed monthly payments for cast that either meet or come very close to government schemes for employed and self-employed workers, which mean they are likely to receive around 80% of their regular monthly pay or profits up to £2,500 a month.
The union explained that it had “pushed very hard for more, but felt these were the best that could be achieved in light of the difficult economic climate.”
The union describes intense, complex negotiations to secure a deal. “This unprecedented situation is one to which the terms of the collective agreements with the broadcasters and Pact,...
The deal also includes popular soaps such as “Holby,” “Casualty,” “Doctors,” “River City,” “Pobol y Cwm,” “Emmerdale” and “Hollyoaks.”
Equity said it has agreed monthly payments for cast that either meet or come very close to government schemes for employed and self-employed workers, which mean they are likely to receive around 80% of their regular monthly pay or profits up to £2,500 a month.
The union explained that it had “pushed very hard for more, but felt these were the best that could be achieved in light of the difficult economic climate.”
The union describes intense, complex negotiations to secure a deal. “This unprecedented situation is one to which the terms of the collective agreements with the broadcasters and Pact,...
- 4/8/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
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