Bectu:
The union for
creative ambition
Charter Renewal must put BBC funding on secure, long-term pathway or risks death by a thousand cuts
BBC Director General Matt Brittin has set out today more detail on the 10% job cuts across the BBC, with 550 roles announced to be cut across the BBC Content, Nations and News teams this year.
Bectu and French partner unions expose long working hours & Broken Turnaround at Cannes Film Festival
Bectu has joined forces with France’s sister trade unions representing creative workers to highlight the issue of excessive working hours in the film industry.
In a joint statement timed to coincide with the Cannes Film Festival, the unions argue that production companies have “normalised long working days” and that this culture of long hours has “serious consequences for workers’ health, safety, and overall wellbeing”.
Member benefits
We provide expert advice when you need it
Bectu is uniquely placed to assist with problems at work. In most areas we know the organisation you work for and the terms and conditions that apply to employees.
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If Bectu members get unfairly made redundant, fired, or discriminated against, we’ll pay their legal fees.
Read moreWe’ll support your career
Did you think unions were just there for when you’ve got a problem? We are here for that, but we also want to help you get on and develop in your career..
Read moreWe’ll save you money
Being a Bectu member doesn’t just benefit you in your work life – it’s also a great way of making savings outside of work, whether on your bills or leisure activities.
Read moreWe provide expert advice when you need it
Bectu is uniquely placed to assist with problems at work. In most areas we know the organisation you work for and the terms and conditions that apply to employees.
Read moreWe’ll support your career
Did you think unions were just there for when you’ve got a problem? We are here for that, but we also want to help you get on and develop in your career..
Read moreWe provide legal support
If Bectu members get unfairly made redundant, fired, or discriminated against, we’ll pay their legal fees.
Read moreWe’ll save you money
Being a Bectu member doesn’t just benefit you in your work life – it’s also a great way of making savings outside of work, whether on your bills or leisure activities.
Read moreWe provide expert advice when you need it
Bectu is uniquely placed to assist with problems at work. In most areas we know the organisation you work for and the terms and conditions that apply to employees.
Read moreWe’ll save you money
Being a Bectu member doesn’t just benefit you in your work life – it’s also a great way of making savings outside of work, whether on your bills or leisure activities.
Read moreWe provide legal support
If Bectu members get unfairly made redundant, fired, or discriminated against, we’ll pay their legal fees.
Read moreWe’ll support your career
Did you think unions were just there for when you’ve got a problem? We are here for that, but we also want to help you get on and develop in your career..
Read more