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Broadway Averts Strike with New Union Agreement

10/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and The Broadway League reached a tentative three-year agreement, averting a strike that could have halted 23 musicals, including Hamilton and Wicked.
The agreement includes a 3% annual wage increase and enhanced health fund contributions.
Minimum performer pay rises to about $2,717 per week.
This deal follows a previous agreement with another union.
Union members will vote on the proposal next week.

History

Historical Context

The Actors' Equity Association (AEA) has a long history of advocating for performers' rights, dating back to its founding in 1913. In 1966, the AEA secured a landmark contract establishing a minimum wage of $150 per week. The recent tentative agreement proposes a 3% annual wage increase, raising minimum pay to approximately $2,717 weekly, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve compensation in the industry.

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Story summary

The Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and The Broadway League reached a tentative three-year agreement, averting a strike that could have halted 23 musicals, including Hamilton and Wicked.
The agreement includes a 3% annual wage increase and enhanced health fund contributions.
Minimum performer pay rises to about $2,717 per week.
This deal follows a previous agreement with another union.
Union members will vote on the proposal next week.

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