An Equity card is a membership card issued by the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), a labor union representing professional stage actors and stage managers in the United States. An Equity card signifies that the holder is a member of the union and is eligible to work on union-sanctioned productions.
There are many benefits to having an Equity card. Equity members are eligible for health insurance, a pension plan, and other benefits. They also have access to union-negotiated contracts that set minimum wages and working conditions. In addition, Equity members have a voice in how the union is run and can participate in union activities.