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COVID-19: stories from freelancers who are ‘terrified about the future’ and need financial support
Bectu freelance members · 25 March 2020
Here are some of the responses we got to a tweet at the weekend, which asked freelancers…
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Coronavirus: Getting us through the hard times ahead
Mike Clancy · 20 March 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has brought many areas of public life to a…
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The financial cost of COVID-19 on freelancers
17 March 2020
Bectu represents over 20,000 people working as freelancers in the creative industries.
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Creative industries must pull together to tackle coronavirus challenge
Philippa Childs · 11 March 2020
The coronavirus has taken us all by surprise. No one could have predicted, even a month…
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Dignity at Work is at the heart of addressing industry mental health concerns
Philippa Childs · 13 February 2020
A disturbing report from the Film and TV Charity has revealed the extent of the mental…
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Looking after our members’ best interests, even after they are gone
6 February 2020
Wondering if your Prospect membership really benefits you? As writer May Stone explains, the union…
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Securing reasonable adjustments with help from a rep
19 December 2019
It was only after he sought assistance from a Prospect rep that Malcolm was able to secure…
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What are the parties’ plans for workplace health and safety?
Chris Warburton · 3 December 2019
What are the parties’ plans for workplace health and safety? This election could have…
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Workers vote for groundbreaking feature film agreement
30 September 2019
UK feature film workers have made an historic vote in support of a collective agreement for…
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Bectu leads the way with BAME hair and make-up course
30 September 2019
Bectu BAME Barbering training course…
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