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Bectu welcomes news that Treasury considering support for Ltd company directors
8 January 2021
Bectu has welcomed news that the Treasury is actively considering proposals to provide…
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Bectu’s FAA branch secures 3 year pay agreement for Supporting Artistes with Pact
8 January 2021
In 2020, Bectu’s Film Artistes Association branch (FA) had secured a 3 year pay…
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Ballot on temporary variations to the UK Theatres Bectu agreement
7 January 2021
Bectu representatives are recommending that members vote to accept the proposed temporary…
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Victory for 23 members following employer’s failure to consult on redundancy
4 January 2021
Twenty three Bectu members have won an employment tribunal claim and been awarded maximum…
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Urgent action needed to avert stampede away from self-employment, Inquiry warns
23 December 2020
The government must take urgent action to avoid a ‘stampede’ away from…
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Unions call for exemption for socially distanced theatre
18 December 2020
Bectu, the Musicians’ Union and Equity have called on the government to exempt theatre…
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Film crews don’t need job threats from Hollywood A-listers
17 December 2020
Bectu has responded to a leaked audio tape that has emerged of Tom Cruise shouting at…
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Pantomime dames at the Panto Parade to parliament attended by members of Bectu, Equity, Musicians Union and other supporters
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Chancellor urged to amend furlough rules for Tier 3 workers
16 December 2020
Bectu has written to the Chancellor urging him to amend the Job Retention Scheme so that…
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Race to be Heard: new report calls for independent racism body in broadcasting
15 December 2020
A report published by Bectu today is calling on broadcasters, industry stakeholders and…
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Unions, business groups and campaigners write to the Chancellor, urging him to fix the gaps in support
29 November 2020
Unions, business organisations, politicians and campaign groups have written to the…
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