All Bectu articles – Page 32
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NewsMPs and groups to oppose BBC licence fee settlement
Broadcasting unions are joining forces with a cross-party group of MPs in a last-ditch bid to oppose Treasury plans to cut BBC funding.
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NewsF&L: freelancers fight back
The BBC must have been hoping that its freelance workforce would simply roll over and accept the corporation's latest initiative to standardise pay rates for freelancers at its Factual & Learning department (F&L).
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NewsBectu launches radio initiative for minority staff
Broadcasting union Bectu is hosting an event to help raise the profile of black and minority (BME) staff in the radio industry after research carried out by Skillset found that as little as 1.8% of those working in radio are BME.
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NewsBBC staff vote on pension and pay compromise
The BBC has upped its wage increase offer to staff and made compromises on changes to its pension scheme, in a bid to avert threatened strikes by broadcasting unions.
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NewsBBC strikes put on hold
Broadcasting unions have put on hold the threat of strikes at the BBC, after a last-minute meeting with the corporation's management.
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NewsBBC chiefs defiant over 'super salaries'
In a tumultous week, the corporation faced a backlash from the press, politicians and unions.
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NewsUnions meet to discuss BBC pension changes
The BBC could be facing strike action next month as broadcasting unions gather today (Monday 10 July) to discuss major changes to its pension scheme, in the wake of inflation-busting pay rises for senior BBC execs.
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NewsHollyoaks crew face redundancies
Hollyoaks producer Mersey Television is in talks with broadcasting union Bectu over plans to make redundancies among the programme's crew.
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NewsBectu wants freelance recognition at the BBC
Broadcasting union hopes to get the backing of the freelance community to help it contest a new corporation-wide rate card.
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NewsMore pain as Allen seeks£100m cuts
ITV came under fire this week from both broadcasting unions and the City after announcing plans to make another£100m in savings.
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News50 jobs at risk as ITV shuts Granada Bristol
ITV is to axe its factual programme department Granada Bristol, which makes Channel 4's Monarchyseries, putting 50 jobs at risk.
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Asbestos register
Broadcasting union Bectu is to set up a register for members who believe they have been exposed to asbestos. The union and its law firm Thompsons are to establish a database that will speed up compensation claims for members who become ill due to asbestos exposure. Asbestos was commonly used ...
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NewsBECTU fights BBC pension plans
Broadcasting union Bectu is calling on its members to help stop BBC plans to raise the corporation's retirement age and increase staff pension payments, by showing their opposition in the consultation process.
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NewsBectu sets up asbestos register
Broadcasting union Bectu is to set up a register of members who believe they have been exposed to asbestos, following increased concerns from TV workers.
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NewsITV regional cuts 'insulting' claim unions
Unions have hit out at ITV for describing 40 job cuts to its regional news service as 'enhancements', calling the claim 'thoroughly insulting'.
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Union warns BBC of backlash over rates
Broadcasting union Bectu is advising its members to adhere to their current rates in a bid to pressure BBC factual and learning to review proposals to standardise pay for freelance crew.
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Bectu seeks central negotiator status
Broadcasting union Bectu has hit back at BBC plans to standardise freelance rates by demanding that it should become the central negotiator for all its freelance members working for the corporation.
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NewsBectu condemns Pete Doherty's MTV syringe stunt
Broadcasting union Bectu has received 'horrified' calls from members after rock bad boy Pete Doherty squirted the contents of a syringe at an MTV camera crew.