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SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator to address UK crew as US dispute continues
21 August 2023
UK film and TV workers will hear from SAG-AFTRA’s chief negotiator Duncan…
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Strikes’ impact on UK crew is severe: Bectu
10 August 2023
As the SAG-AFTRA strikes continue, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs urges the AMPTP to…
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Bectu responds to report into future of Scotland’s producing theatre sector
1 August 2023
Bectu has noted the publication of a new report, ‘The Disappearing Act?’, commissioned…
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Bectu calls for realistic strategy for the ENO as ACE announces further funding
27 July 2023
Responding to Arts Council England’s (ACE) announcement that the English National Opera…
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Working for you: a progressive manifesto for the self-employed
24 July 2023
Bectu has launched a new report with the Fabian Society and Community trade union,…
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Bectu submits pay claim for West End theatre workers, calls for review of SOLT/Bectu agreement
18 July 2023
Bectu has submitted a pay claim to the Society of London Theatres (SOLT) for 2023 as well…
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Bectu stands in solidarity with striking actors and writers in the US
14 July 2023
The National Board of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and…
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Bectu head granted BAFTA membership
10 July 2023
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs has recently been granted full membership of the British…
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The Federation of Entertainment Unions calls for an independent appointment procedure for BBC board
3 July 2023
The Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) has issued a statement as Dame Elan Closs…
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Joint union statement on Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival cancellation
22 June 2023
Bectu, The Musicians’ Union and Equity are of the view that it is unfortunate that the…
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