Actors' Equity Association has released a statement in response to the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed former Brooklyn City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo to serve as the new commissioner of cultural affairs.
"There is no better time for New York City to live up to its promise of not only being a global arts capital, but a place that prioritizes the wellbeing of the workers who make it all happen," said Al Vincent, Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "By ensuring that the grantees who receive funding from the Department of Cultural Affairs are required to maintain a safe and sanitary workplace, pay a prevailing wage and maintain neutrality during union elections, we can build a stronger, more fair arts community. We look forward to working with the administration to prioritize the needs of arts workers."
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