All Bectu articles
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NewsBectu boss slams ‘flawed’ skilled worker visa changes
Union joins outcry over creative roles added to government temporary shortage list despite freelancer crisis
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NewsIn brief: Freelancers; MasterChef: The Professionals; DCMS shuffle; EastEnders axing; C4 casting; BBC phone votes
Bectu backs Fabian Society report to highlight TV freelancer plight
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NewsBectu and Pact pressure commissioners to ‘actively engage’ on broken turnaround
Bodies suggest ‘raising awareness’ in wider industry will help tackle ongoing issue
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NewsNearly half of TV workers unemployed, Bectu survey reveals
The research, carried out in March, found that underrepresented groups were the worst affected
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NewsBBC under pressure not to air MasterChef
Equality campaign group backs Bectu’s call following contestant complaint
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NewsBectu welcomes ‘critical’ crackdown on late payments for freelancers
The government claims its small business plan features the toughest laws on late payments in the G7
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NewsBBC Studios to attend meeting on broken turnaround
Move follows Pact and Bectu plea for BBC commercial arm to commit to eliminating practice
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NewsPact and Bectu pledge to eliminate broken turnaround
Bodies issue call to BBC Studios and ITV to join commitment to ensure crew get sufficient rest
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NewsAction for Freelancers appoints project director
Exec producer Michelle Woods to oversee group, as Ally Castle takes on consultancy role
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NewsC4 sets out freelancer wellbeing reforms following John Balson investigation
Independent review says the PSB and indie Alaska fulfilled their duty of care towards the producer, who took his own life
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NewsBectu urges action on rest breaks
Research shows health and safety risks of ‘broken turnaround’
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NewsIn brief: RTS North East Awards; sexual harassment toolkit launch; The Dream Lands cast
Vera’s Brenda Blethyn and Ann Cleeves honoured at RTS North East Awards
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NewsIn brief: Shortland Street heads to UK; UKTV acquires Side Hustlers; Bectu launches survey
New Zealand’s longest-running drama is set for STV Player
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CommentSticking to the old systems won’t solve TV’s harassment problem
The burden on freelancers to call out bad behaviour is too great – so things need to change, writes Philippa Childs
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NewsBectu slams broadcasters amid Gregg Wallace allegations
Intervention comes as presenter issues apology for recent remarks
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NewsThe budget: reasons for optimism?
Bectu boss Philippa Childs considers what Rachel Reeves could have in store for the sector
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NewsOptimism expressed over revamped Freelance Charter
UKTV’s Richard Watsham stresses that latest iteration of charter will have cash behind it
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NewsBectu: ‘Huge’ TV industry skills exodus imminent
Union finds more workers than ever plan to leave industry with more than half out of work
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News‘Careful optimism’ - industry reacts to Labour victory
FTVC, ScreenSkills, Bectu, Argonon and WGGB urge action on freelancers, skills training, IP and AI protection and fairer working conditions
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NewsBectu decries “broken” harassment reporting system in creative industries
Union research finds nine in 10 people in creative workforce have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in workplace