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		<title>THE HOBBIT &#8211; UK Equity backs actors in New Zealand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[UK Equity has offered its backing to actors in New Zealand who are calling for fair contracts to be used on the shooting of The Hobbitt. The Actors, who are part of the Australian-based union the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, have complained that contracts currently on offer provide no minimum guarantees of wages or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/09/30/the-hobbit-uk-equity-backs-actors-in-new-zealand/</link>
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		<title>EQUITY @ SHEPPERTON IN OCTOBER</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
If you are going to be at Shepperton Studios on October 4th or 5th, so is Equity &#8211; in the canteen from 9.00am – 3.00pm on each day 
Take this opportunity to drop in and meet Equity and 
• ask questions; 
• find out about current campaigns and how to join in; 
• raise an issue; 
• join the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/09/20/equity-shepperton-in-october/</link>
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		<title>INCREASE IN BBC AUDIO RATES</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BBC Audio Rates increased by 1.26%
Equity has been in negotiations with the BBC updating the BBC / Equity Audio Agreements.  The rates have been increased by 1.26% and the new rates are effective from Wednesday the 4th of August.  For further information and for copies of the updated agreement please contact Cathy Sweet &#8211; csweet@equity.org.uk
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		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/08/05/increase-in-bbc-audio-rates/</link>
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		<title>EQUITY REACTION TO THE ABOLITION OF THE UK FILM COUNCIL</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Equity is shocked to learn of the Government&#8217;s decision to abolish the UK Film Council.
Since 2000 UKFC has championed film production in the UK and has actively engaged with all stakeholders, including trade unions representing performers and other workers in the sector.
 In response to the announcement Equity General Secretary Christine Payne commented:

&#8220;We are appalled that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/07/26/equity-reaction-to-the-abolition-of-the-uk-film-council/</link>
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		<title>HELP US TO HELP YOU!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you think you are due royalties?
Due to the increasing financial pressures members find themselves under we are receiving an unprecedented volume of calls enquiring if there are any royalties or residuals due from programmes etc. initially transmitted many years ago which are now being exploited via TV, DVD/video or new media.
To help us process [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/07/22/help-us-to-help-you/</link>
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		<title>INDIE ARTICLE FOCUSES ON THE CREDITS CRUNCH</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Equity knows that TV credits matter and Nick Hasted from The Independent newspaper agrees. In a recent article he rails against &#8220;The schedulers&#8217; obsession with making us watch the next programme, with no thought for the content and effect of what we&#8217;re actually absorbed in.&#8221; For some time now, Equity and its members have been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/06/09/indie-article-focuses-on-the-credits-crunch/</link>
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		<title>EQUITY HAS A NEW DEAL FOR FILMS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Cinema Films deal secures improved payments
Equity has negotiated a new deal for members working in cinema films that delivers improved payments on key areas -
1. 5% Increase in fees and penalties and further increases every year for three years
2. Higher pension contributions
3. Higher profits&#8217; provision on big budget films
4. 5% profit share on low [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/05/17/equity-has-a-new-deal-for-films/</link>
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		<title>SHOW ME THE MONEY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Contract Enforcement role brings in over a million pounds
The Contract Enforcement role continues to bring in both substantial TV royalties and back-end payments on Cinema Films.  In 2009 Equity collected £1,152,719.46 in Cinema Film royalties and £910,792.47 for royalties/residual payments on TV productions.  So far, 2010 has seen the role bring in over £250,000.00 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/05/13/show-me-the-money/</link>
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		<title>EQUITY IN ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE BBC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Negotiations commenced in November 2009 regarding the revision of the Equity/BBC Television Agreement. 
A series of meetings have been held with some progress being made. The members of Equity’s Television Working Party which include agents and the Equity Council have been consulted with and updated on the regular basis.
In addition to the on-going negotiations additional meetings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/05/13/equity-in-ongoing-negotiations-with-the-bbc/</link>
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		<title>OLD MONIES FOR SOUND RECORDING ROYALTIES</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PPL extends deadline for claims to 26 July
Have you contributed to a sound recording that received radio airplay between 1996 and 2003? 
If so, you need to submit a claim to PPL before 26th July for radio royalties collected for your sound recording during this period of time.  
PPL has informed us that the deadline for submitting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tvischanging.com/news/2010/05/12/old-monies-for-sound-recording-royalties/</link>
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