Broadway Actors Support Union, Strike Possible Over Contract

Broadway performers are backing their union, Actors’ Equity, in contract talks.

The union wants better healthcare, time off, and safer workplaces.

The talks are with the Broadway League, which represents theater owners.

If they don’t agree, actors might go on strike.

Famous actors have signed a letter in support.

Equity seeks a small increase from producers for healthcare.

Both sides are negotiating, hoping to avoid a strike.

A deal was recently reached regarding development work, but it did not involve current productions.