Of course, strength in numbers is a cornerstone principle for any union.

But this was never a simple numbers game.

Every worker who wants a union deserves a union.

WGA West building in Hollywood

The program was last updated in 2017 to ease the requirements for union membership.

Under the new policy, Equity will no longer admit new EMCs to the program beginning May 8.

Current EMCs will maintain audition access for a three-year period.

All fees paid to the EMC program may be applied to union initiation fees.