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FIA’s response to DG INFSO and DG MARKT Reflection Document

The European Commission has recently issued a reflection paper on Creative Content in a European Digital Single Market, calling various stakeholders for a consultation process. Download the paper as well as FIA’s response to it.

EuroFIA Meeting, London 14th-15th of November 2009

The second 2009 EuroFIA meeting was held on the 14th and 15th of November in London, where Equity UK kindly hosted the group’s members. The group had to go through a big number of issues and to make important decisions in only two days. Download the motions passed during this meeting.

FIA calls for the release from Prison of Burmese actor U Maung Thura

During FIA’s last Executive Committee and EuroFIA meetings, our British affiliate Equity UK reminded the present members the disastrous state of freedom of speech in Burma and the alarming consequences it could engender for performers trying to make their living freely in this country. FIA had been deeply disturbed to learn of the 2008 imprisonment of Burmese comedian and activist U Maung Thura (better known by his stage name “Zarganar”) for criticising openly the Burmese authorities. It is a matter of great concern to performers worldwide that one of their number should be imprisoned for his outspoken positions and performances.

Find out here how to help us support Zarganar.

New EuroFIA Project on Gender Portrayal and Equal Opportunities

Following on its successful research project from last year, FIA has successfully acquired funding from the European Commission to undertake a second project, running until the summer of 2010. This second project aims to move from research to action. It comprises a series of regional seminars and a final conference in Brussels. Find out more about the aims and activities in our new project section.

Minimum Terms and Conditions for Dancers Working Abroad

EuroFIA has released a new guidance and reference document to help dancers who work abroad with a list of minimum terms and conditions. Through the development of a number of key model contractual clauses, the document aims to offer a concrete frame of reference for dancers working abroad in what may be an unfamiliar environment. (También disponible en español)

Available now!

 The summer 2009 edition of our newsletter FIA Focus is now available online!

New! European Sectoral Social Dialogue Resource Pages

 
The FIA website now includes two new pages on European Sectoral Social Dialogue. FIA has been involved in this area for about ten years, representing performers’ interests in the Audiovisual and Live Performance Committees. Sectoral Social Dialogue is organised by the European Commission and is an instrument of EU social policy and industrial relations. Find out more about it in the new Social Dialogue resource pages.

Joint Statement on the Financial Crisis from the European Social Partners on Live Performance

A Joint statement on the impact of the financial crisis has been drawn up by the European sectoral social dialogue committee on Live Performance. The social dialogue committee brings together FIA, FIM and Uni-MEI on the union side and Pearle* on the employers' side. The social partners drew up the joint statement in time for the European Employment Summit on the 7th of May 2009.

EuroFIA and Collecting Societies Meeting - EuroFIA, Warsaw 8-10 May 2009

 The EuroFIA group met from the 8-10 of May 2009 in Warsaw. The 8th of May was dedicated to a seminar together with Audiovisual collecting societies from across the EU on issues of common concern. The 9-10 were dedicated to the ongoing business of EuroFIA. Resources from the seminar are now available, as well as a brief report from the EuroFIA meeting.

FIA calls for equal extension of term of protection for all performers in the EU

  At a press conference held at the European Parliament on 3 March 2009, FIA’s President Agnete Haaland has urged the Parliament and the Council to extend the term of protection to all performers. As it stands, the proposal on the extension of the term of protection limits its scope to audio performances and phonogram producers only.

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