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Bectu endorses report calling for protections for creative workers from the impacts of Generative AI

4 June 2025

Launched today at SXSW London, a new report from Queen Mary University of London, the Institute for the Future of Work, and The Turing Institute reveals how Generative AI is already having profound impacts on the UK’s creative economy and calls for urgent action to protect creative workers.

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Bectu responds to the UK-EU reset

19 May 2025

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs, responding to the UK-EU reset, said: “This is a welcome reset of relations with the EU which begins the work of mending the catastrophic damage done by Brexit to areas of the creative industries and workers’ livelihoods. “Restrictions on freedom of movement have had a hugely detrimental impact on the incomes and prospects of touring professionals…

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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..

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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.

We’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.

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.

We’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.

We provide legal support

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.

We’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..

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