These factsheets provide an introduction to some of the key issues that face Equity and our members arising from the revolution that is taking place in television industry. They are intended to provide a starting point for discussion.
This factsheet sets out the work Equity has been doing, the principles that have guided our work and what you can do to help.
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One of the biggest changes in television is the simultaneous transmission of programmes via the internet, mobile phones and other new technologies. This factsheet considers the implication of this change.
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How members get paid for their work is one of Equity's core concerns. One approach in the digital era is likely to be the increased use of collective licences. This factsheet explains what they are and how they work.
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Royalty payments are likely to become increasingly important in an era of downloading. It is important that the working out of royalties is done openly and fairly. This factsheet introduces the issue of digital deductions and explains why they matter.
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Royalty payments are likely to become increasingly important in an era of downloading. It is important that the working out of royalties is done openly and fairly. This factsheet introduces the issue of digital deductions.
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Contract enforcement, ensuring that members are paid when their work is used has become an increasingly complex and important part of Equity's work. This factsheet sets out the steps that need to be taken if you feel your work is being used without proper payment.
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