All Bectu articles
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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
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Why is sustainable progress on EDI so painfully slow?
It’s not enough to set targets - the departure of senior EDI figures in the UK suggests we need to commit to making real change
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NewsBectu boss calls for 'urgent industry summit'
Letter from Philippa Childs also calls out culture secretary over recent comments
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NewsBectu boss issues urgent call to action on talent exodus
Philippa Childs says ‘time for warm words and platitudes has passed’
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NewsIndustry support for eight-hour work day
Feasibility of shorter hours examined in Timewise and Bectu Vision research
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NewsBBC mid-term review sparks concern among industry experts
New measures seen as ‘another opportunity to kick the BBC over impartiality’ and ‘stoke culture wars’
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Now is the time to stand up for the BBC
If we allow the BBC to be undermined, our cultural landscape and democracy will be fundamentally weakened
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NewsFreelancers hampered by ‘broken’ TV workforce system
Bectu and FTVC discuss potential for ‘third-party body’ pairing freelancers and broadcasters
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NewsSector rues ‘missed opportunity’ as Autumn Statement neglects TV
Visual effects plans welcomed but Bectu and Equity among bodies to raise concerns