Bectu: The union for creative ambition
National Theatre redundancies decision premature and government must step up, says Bectu
The National Theatre, where Bectu has formal recognition, has informed staff that it is looking to make 20-30% of its workforce redundant.
Half of creative freelancers borrowing money to survive COVID-19 crisis
Half of people working in the creative industries have been forced to borrow money during the COVID-19 crisis to survive, a new Bectu survey has found.
Member benefits
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..
Read moreWe can negotiate your pay, terms and conditions
If we have enough members in one workplace, we’ll negotiate with the employer to get a better deal for everyone.
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 pay your legal fees
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’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 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 can negotiate your pay, terms and conditions
If we have enough members in one workplace, we’ll negotiate with the employer to get a better deal for everyone.
Read moreWe’ll pay your legal fees
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 pay your legal fees
If Bectu members get unfairly made redundant, fired, or discriminated against, we’ll pay their legal fees.
Read moreWe can negotiate your pay, terms and conditions
If we have enough members in one workplace, we’ll negotiate with the employer to get a better deal for everyone.
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 more