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MEAA 2024 elections

January 23, 2024 News

Ballot papers and candidate information for contested elections for union positions are being posted to MEAA members in the week beginning January 22.

MEAA elections are required every two years and are the key means by which members exercise their democratic control of the union.

Voting closes on Monday, February 19.

You are strongly encouraged to post your ballot well before that date ...

Advice to members re: Connect Talent Management

December 21, 2023 #MEAAEquity News

On December 8, MEAA received written advice from Connect Talent Management that it is ceasing trading – and that clients would be encouraged to move to a new agency in the new year.

MEAA statement on freedom of political opinion in relation to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine

December 19, 2023 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA News

In response to increasing expressions of concern from our membership, the Musicians, Equity, and Entertainment, Crew and Sport sections of MEAA support the rights of arts workers to be able to express their political opinions within their professional workplaces and creative spaces without fear of retribution.

My MEAA Story: Jaspar McCahon-Boersma

December 15, 2023 #MEAAMusic News
Jaspar McCahon-Boersma is a bass player from Sydney who has been involved in the Musicians Australia $250 minimum fee campaign.

Your rights at work during extreme weather

December 12, 2023 News

As we head towards summer with a high likelihood of ongoing heatwaves and other dangerous weather conditions, it’s important to know your industrial rights and when to say no to working in dangerous weather.