The UK Performing Artists Guild has elected Linda Rock as its new president.
She will oversee the Equity Policy Formation Board as well as the Appeals Committee and Standing Orders Committee. Rooke was elected to a two-year term, running from 2022-24.
She will replace Maureen Petty, who served as president for two terms over a four-year period.
“It is an honor not only to be elected president of Equity, but to serve alongside a renewed and progressive board,” said Rock. “Together we will prioritize better pay and dignity at work for our members and raise Equity’s position in the broader fight for social justice.”
Petty added: “I am very pleased with the results of Equity’s election to President and Board. I look forward to great things as the Federation’s governing body builds on the achievements of the past few years under the frankly wonderful Linda Rook leadership.”
Paul Fleming, General Secretary of Equities, said: “Stock members have once again chosen an interesting Progressive Council, dedicated to ensuring we continue to be a strong union. Our thanks go to the candidates who campaigned on positivity and in pursuit of progressive values. We need your ideas and continued dedication to build a union ready to fight those who They may tear us apart. Finally, we would not have emerged from the pandemic with such a strong and progressive direction without the efforts of our outgoing council and officials. In particular, our amazing President Maureen Petty, who has been the heart and voice of the Union through unprecedented change and turmoil over the past four years. I have not been I would achieve anything without her support, or the support of our outgoing Honorary Treasurer Brian Evans – two people I am proud to call comrades and friends.”
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