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National Theatre redundancies decision premature and government must step up, says Bectu
21 May 2020
The National Theatre, where Bectu has formal recognition, has informed staff that it is…
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BBC staff and freelancers part of annual plan success, says Bectu
20 May 2020
BBC Broadcasting House, London The BBC has launched its annual plan today outlining…
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DNEG forced to strike improved pay deal with business partners after staff stick together
20 May 2020
A large number of Bectu members, in association with many more non-members working…
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Theatre workers highlight industry fears and financial concerns in Bectu consultation
20 May 2020
Theatre workers are terrified of the industry being ‘forgotten’ by government, a Bectu…
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Members elect new national executive committee
19 May 2020
Prospect and Bectu sector members have elected a new national executive committee and…
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What we knew, but never learned
Mike Clancy · 19 May 2020
One feature of any crisis is the unforgiving spotlight it shines on weaknesses in any…
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Overall wellbeing of crew must be considered as TV productions return to work, says Bectu
18 May 2020
Guidance for UK TV productions and how they can return to work have been…
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Half of creative freelancers borrowing money to survive COVID-19 crisis
15 May 2020
Half of people working in the creative industries have been forced to borrow money during…
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Can the coronavirus crisis help our climate?
Sue Ferns · 14 May 2020
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is predicting the biggest annual drop in global…
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Bectu working groups form on how to formulate a new deal
13 May 2020
Six working groups have formed to discuss what is needed in a new deal for freelancers…
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