Paul W. Fleming has been elected for a second term as the general secretary of UK actors’ union Equity after securing support from the likes of Olivia Colman, Judi Dench, and Simon Pegg.
Fleming ran against Riky Ash, a stunt professional, and secured an 81% share of the vote. He will serve another five-year term, meaning he will lead the union until 2030.
Fleming said: “It’s an overwhelming honour to be re-elected as General Secretary of Equity. There’s no union which fights harder than ours, and to win the support of our Council, activists, and now the whole membership for a second time is incredibly humbling.”
He added: “Our union will meet the challenges facing Equity members – from Artificial Intelligence, and dignity at work, to pay, protecting venues and modern working practices.”
Fleming, who was first elected general secretary in 2020, garnered support from some of Britain’s finest actors. Naomie Harris, Hayley Atwell, Maxine Peake, and Imelda Staunton were among his other backers. He recently negotiated a new deal with the BBC, but remains locked in talks with Pact, the UK producer trade body.
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