Tag Archives: ACE

PAID TRIBUNAL OPPORTUNITY: You Me Bum Bum Train

Posted on June 19, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

TARGET: YOU ME BUM BUM TRAIN This is a call to action for everyone in the Low Pay/No Pay network:  Send a message to all wannabe employers; minimum wage is here to stay. A runaway success like YMBBT has to … Continue reading →

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Old Vic to exploit vulnerable young workers in dubious internships

Posted on August 25, 2010 by actorsminimumwage

Normally AMW blog does not involve itself in the issue of unpaid internships.  But the Old Vic has been on the radar recently, as currently one of the biggest employers of unpaid actors in the country. The Old Vic has not … Continue reading →

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ACE is redeveloping the Arts Jobs site to counter unlawful ‘Volunteering Oportunities’

Posted on August 12, 2010 by actorsminimumwage

Bravo Arts Council! Great insight and vision to introduce screening questions for unpaid ads. This is a major step forward not only for actors, but for the organisations and companies that offer legitimate unpaid opportunities and learning experiences for entry … Continue reading →

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OLD VIC seeks 100+ actors UNPAID

Posted on July 27, 2010 by actorsminimumwage

UPDATED 30 July 2010 This Old Vic ad has been removed from the Arts Council ‘Artsjobs’ Website: (click image for full size version) The above advert placed in ArtsJobs (the Arts Council’s website) seems to have been trawling for 100+ … Continue reading →

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Arts Council Cracks Down On Illegal Jobs but ‘Voluntary Opportunities’ Still Problematic | Arts Group

Posted on July 25, 2010 by actorsminimumwage

Re-blogged via Arts Council Cracks Down On Illegal Jobs | Arts Group. In response to pressure from fair pay campaigners, the Arts Council England (ACE) has begun to crack down on illegal postings on its site Arts Jobs. Staff at ACE summarized the … Continue reading →

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