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BT off-shoring is ‘short-sighted’, says Prospect
10 November 2020
BT has announced its intention to transfer the majority of its procurement function to its…
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Head of Bectu Philippa Childs; photo by Jess Hurd
Extension of support welcome, but gaping holes remain, says Bectu
5 November 2020
Bectu has warned that though many will be relieved, tens of thousands of creatives who have…
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No ifs, no buts, it’s time to join a union
Sam Gipson · 4 November 2020
In these uncertain times, there has never been a more important time to join a trade union.
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Right to disconnect: ensuring a fair work-life balance
4 November 2020
Technology and data are transforming work. The growing use of electronic communications,…
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Organising Award Winners 2020
2 November 2020
As part of Union Week, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Prospect/Bectu…
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Self-employed workers must not be an afterthought again
2 November 2020
Self-employed workers must not be treated as an ‘afterthought’ again, following…
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Furlough scheme extension welcome but it is far too late for thousands of creative workers, says Bectu
2 November 2020
Bectu is calling on the government to announce an extension to furlough sooner rather than…
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Newcastle Theatre Royal snubs own workers for Robin Hood Panto
30 October 2020
Despite social distancing measures closing most theatres since March, Newcastle Theatre…
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New BBC guidelines causing confusion and distress
30 October 2020
Bectu is calling on the BBC to meet with unions for urgent discussions on what their new…
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A decade fighting for equality at work
Marion Scovell · 30 October 2020
Prospect representatives have a great track record of challenging inequality in the…
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