Bectu
@bectu.bsky.social
Official Bectu Union account: linktr.ee/bectu
We're dedicated to supporting staff & freelancers across the creative industries. A sector of Prospect Union.
We're dedicated to supporting staff & freelancers across the creative industries. A sector of Prospect Union.
Bectu's Winter Budget reaction 🚨
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
Bectu responds to today’s Winter Budget announcement
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said reacting to today’s Winter Budget:
“This Budget was always...
bectu.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Bectu's Winter Budget reaction 🚨
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
Today marks the start of Union Week 🚨
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today marks the start of Union Week 🚨
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
We’ve written to the Culture Secretary & Chair of the BBC Board, calling for Robbie Gibb’s removal from the board. Many BBC staff are concerned that he is a block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence. Read more here: bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-c...
Bectu calls for removal of Robbie Gibb from BBC Board
Following the resignation of Tim Davie from the BBC, Bectu has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and...
bectu.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’ve written to the Culture Secretary & Chair of the BBC Board, calling for Robbie Gibb’s removal from the board. Many BBC staff are concerned that he is a block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence. Read more here: bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-c...
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Join us for our Christmas Networking Night - a festive get-together for freelancers across #TV, #Film and #BrandedContent.
In partnership with @bectu.bsky.social & @filmtvcharity.bsky.social
Register here: www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/694/...
In partnership with @bectu.bsky.social & @filmtvcharity.bsky.social
Register here: www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/694/...
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Join us for our Christmas Networking Night - a festive get-together for freelancers across #TV, #Film and #BrandedContent.
In partnership with @bectu.bsky.social & @filmtvcharity.bsky.social
Register here: www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/694/...
In partnership with @bectu.bsky.social & @filmtvcharity.bsky.social
Register here: www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/694/...
Tim Davie has led the BBC through challenging times and we thank him for his work.
As the BBC approaches the Charter renewal process, it’s vital his successor is committed to public service broadcasting and will champion it's mission, values, and political independence.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
As the BBC approaches the Charter renewal process, it’s vital his successor is committed to public service broadcasting and will champion it's mission, values, and political independence.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
Bectu responds to resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie
Reacting to the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said:...
bectu.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Tim Davie has led the BBC through challenging times and we thank him for his work.
As the BBC approaches the Charter renewal process, it’s vital his successor is committed to public service broadcasting and will champion it's mission, values, and political independence.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
As the BBC approaches the Charter renewal process, it’s vital his successor is committed to public service broadcasting and will champion it's mission, values, and political independence.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
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Great to be in Parliament today with people from across the creative industries to discuss @bectu.bsky.social’s excellent report on pay levels and working conditions! More important than ever that this powerhouse of the UK economy is supported and sustained through this period of rapid change.
October 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Great to be in Parliament today with people from across the creative industries to discuss @bectu.bsky.social’s excellent report on pay levels and working conditions! More important than ever that this powerhouse of the UK economy is supported and sustained through this period of rapid change.
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We welcome the government's consultations on implementing Make Work Pay, a step towards a fairer, more modern labour market. To ensure impact, the government must ensure adequate resources for effective implementation. Go to our website for more: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
Prospect welcomes government consultations on fairer work and union access
Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect union, responding to the launch of the government’s...
prospect.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We welcome the government's consultations on implementing Make Work Pay, a step towards a fairer, more modern labour market. To ensure impact, the government must ensure adequate resources for effective implementation. Go to our website for more: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
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Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, read Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy’s full response.
Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Prospect has responded to the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages this week.
Mike Clancy, Prospect...
prospect.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, read Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy’s full response.
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Prospect is appalled by the attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, and stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the wider Jewish community in the UK.
October 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Prospect is appalled by the attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, and stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the wider Jewish community in the UK.
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Theatres urged to limit alcohol sales as @bectu.bsky.social survey reveals violence towards ushers
Story via @thestage.co.uk
www.thestage.co.uk/news/theatre...
Story via @thestage.co.uk
www.thestage.co.uk/news/theatre...
Theatres urged to limit alcohol sales as survey reveals violence towards ushers
Theatres are being urged to limit how much alcohol is served, after a survey revealed 77% of ushers have experienced bad behaviour from theatregoers in the past year
www.thestage.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Theatres urged to limit alcohol sales as @bectu.bsky.social survey reveals violence towards ushers
Story via @thestage.co.uk
www.thestage.co.uk/news/theatre...
Story via @thestage.co.uk
www.thestage.co.uk/news/theatre...
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"The advent of at-seat alcohol may also be playing a part [in creating unruly theatre audiences] and we urge theatres to look at whether a reasonable limit on these sales would have an impact...” @bectu.bsky.social
bectu.org.uk/news/bectus-...
bectu.org.uk/news/bectus-...
Bectu’s Big Survey highlights theatre workers still facing unacceptable behaviour
Two years after Bectu identified the shocking scale of poor audience behaviour in theatres a new survey shows...
bectu.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"The advent of at-seat alcohol may also be playing a part [in creating unruly theatre audiences] and we urge theatres to look at whether a reasonable limit on these sales would have an impact...” @bectu.bsky.social
bectu.org.uk/news/bectus-...
bectu.org.uk/news/bectus-...
NEW🚨| We have partnered with
@thefabians.bsky.social on 'Ill-prepared' a report examining the impact of ill health on freelancers and the self employed 👇
Read more in this exclusive story ⬇️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
@thefabians.bsky.social on 'Ill-prepared' a report examining the impact of ill health on freelancers and the self employed 👇
Read more in this exclusive story ⬇️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Self-employed workers without sick pay are 'illness away from financial ruin'
A new report out urges the government to introduce a sickness insurance system for the self-employed, and end the “threadbare support system” that leaves them without security
www.mirror.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
NEW🚨| We have partnered with
@thefabians.bsky.social on 'Ill-prepared' a report examining the impact of ill health on freelancers and the self employed 👇
Read more in this exclusive story ⬇️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
@thefabians.bsky.social on 'Ill-prepared' a report examining the impact of ill health on freelancers and the self employed 👇
Read more in this exclusive story ⬇️
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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1/ An important survey from our sister union @bectu.bsky.social on the crisis in the TV industry
www.televisual.com/news/bectu-s...
www.televisual.com/news/bectu-s...
Bectu survey: almost half TV workforce jobless - Televisual
New research from Bectu reveals a that nearly half the workforce is out of work, with thousands struggling to pay bills and a third considering leaving the industry altogether. The union today release...
www.televisual.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
1/ An important survey from our sister union @bectu.bsky.social on the crisis in the TV industry
www.televisual.com/news/bectu-s...
www.televisual.com/news/bectu-s...
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Vitally important survey from @bectu.bsky.social showing the ongoing devastation and unemployment across the UK TV industry. And still everyone shrugs as if it’s all ‘just business’. TV will soon become a niche profession reserved for those who can afford it. Appalling.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
U.K. TV Industry in Crisis as Bectu Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Workers Unemployed
Britain's television workforce is experiencing an unprecedented employment crisis, Bectu survey finds.
variety.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Vitally important survey from @bectu.bsky.social showing the ongoing devastation and unemployment across the UK TV industry. And still everyone shrugs as if it’s all ‘just business’. TV will soon become a niche profession reserved for those who can afford it. Appalling.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
It's ludicrous that several big companies are not giving ongoing financial support to the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority.
Industry heavyweights need to put their money where their mouth is if they are serious about lasting change.
deadline.com/2025/08/chan...
Industry heavyweights need to put their money where their mouth is if they are serious about lasting change.
deadline.com/2025/08/chan...
TV Giants Refuse To Pay Fees For UK’s Independent Bullying & Harassment Complaints Body After String Of Power Abuse Scandals
Channel 4 and Disney are declining to make annual financial contributions to CIISA, the UK's bullying and harassment complaints body.
deadline.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It's ludicrous that several big companies are not giving ongoing financial support to the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority.
Industry heavyweights need to put their money where their mouth is if they are serious about lasting change.
deadline.com/2025/08/chan...
Industry heavyweights need to put their money where their mouth is if they are serious about lasting change.
deadline.com/2025/08/chan...
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Jeremy Miles meets culture unions @bectu.bsky.social, @wearethemu.bsky.social, @writersguildgb.bsky.social and @equityuk.bsky.social at TUC Cymru's Eisteddfod stand.
Jeremy Miles yn cwrdd â undebau creadigol Bectu, Undeb y Cerddorion, Undeb y Sgwennwyr ac Equity ar stondin Eisteddfod TUC Cymru.
Jeremy Miles yn cwrdd â undebau creadigol Bectu, Undeb y Cerddorion, Undeb y Sgwennwyr ac Equity ar stondin Eisteddfod TUC Cymru.
August 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Jeremy Miles meets culture unions @bectu.bsky.social, @wearethemu.bsky.social, @writersguildgb.bsky.social and @equityuk.bsky.social at TUC Cymru's Eisteddfod stand.
Jeremy Miles yn cwrdd â undebau creadigol Bectu, Undeb y Cerddorion, Undeb y Sgwennwyr ac Equity ar stondin Eisteddfod TUC Cymru.
Jeremy Miles yn cwrdd â undebau creadigol Bectu, Undeb y Cerddorion, Undeb y Sgwennwyr ac Equity ar stondin Eisteddfod TUC Cymru.
We are calling on the BBC to reconsider its decision to broadcast the latest series of Masterchef.
If the BBC are serious about addressing this industry wide problem, broadcasters should not reward bad behaviour with prime-time coverage.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If the BBC are serious about addressing this industry wide problem, broadcasters should not reward bad behaviour with prime-time coverage.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
MasterChef: BBC faces mounting pressure to not air new series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked
It comes as a MasterChef contestant says she was edited out after asking for the new series not to be broadcast.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We are calling on the BBC to reconsider its decision to broadcast the latest series of Masterchef.
If the BBC are serious about addressing this industry wide problem, broadcasters should not reward bad behaviour with prime-time coverage.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If the BBC are serious about addressing this industry wide problem, broadcasters should not reward bad behaviour with prime-time coverage.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🎬 Lights, Camera, Union!
New to film & TV? Not sure what a union does or if you should join one?
Join @bectu.bsky.social for a free webinar breaking it all down.
📅 14 Aug · 🕐 13:00 · 💻 Online
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#BECTU #FilmIndustry #SetStarters
New to film & TV? Not sure what a union does or if you should join one?
Join @bectu.bsky.social for a free webinar breaking it all down.
📅 14 Aug · 🕐 13:00 · 💻 Online
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#BECTU #FilmIndustry #SetStarters
🎬 Lights, Camera, Union! at Online (Google Meets), London on 14th Aug 2025
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July 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🎬 Lights, Camera, Union!
New to film & TV? Not sure what a union does or if you should join one?
Join @bectu.bsky.social for a free webinar breaking it all down.
📅 14 Aug · 🕐 13:00 · 💻 Online
🎟️ Sign up: www.fatsoma.com/e/dgztxkwe/l...
#BECTU #FilmIndustry #SetStarters
New to film & TV? Not sure what a union does or if you should join one?
Join @bectu.bsky.social for a free webinar breaking it all down.
📅 14 Aug · 🕐 13:00 · 💻 Online
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#BECTU #FilmIndustry #SetStarters
Being asked to break turnaround is very common in film & TV and many workers avoid pushing back for fear of being replaced 🎬
We welcome Pact’s commitment to try and eliminate broken turnaround in both scripted and unscripted productions.
deadline.com/2025/07/bect...
We welcome Pact’s commitment to try and eliminate broken turnaround in both scripted and unscripted productions.
deadline.com/2025/07/bect...
In Rare Joint Statement, UK Broadcasting Union & Producer Trade Body Pledge To Eliminate “Broken Turnaround”
Bectu & Pact have pledged to eliminate "Broken Turnaround" and have invited BBC Studios, ITV and PMA to a roundtable.
deadline.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Being asked to break turnaround is very common in film & TV and many workers avoid pushing back for fear of being replaced 🎬
We welcome Pact’s commitment to try and eliminate broken turnaround in both scripted and unscripted productions.
deadline.com/2025/07/bect...
We welcome Pact’s commitment to try and eliminate broken turnaround in both scripted and unscripted productions.
deadline.com/2025/07/bect...
We welcome the Prime Minister committing to look again at touring visas ahead of the EU summit.
We need to see firm progress towards an agreement on touring visas and an end to the uncertainty for touring professionals.
We need to see firm progress towards an agreement on touring visas and an end to the uncertainty for touring professionals.
PM tells @emilythornberry.bsky.social at Liaison C'tee that the EU Summit is yearly "not just to monitor progress but to go further" each year. Hints that medicines and artists' touring visas are very much on the menu of "common sense changes... that have very little to do with the vote in 2016".~AA
July 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We welcome the Prime Minister committing to look again at touring visas ahead of the EU summit.
We need to see firm progress towards an agreement on touring visas and an end to the uncertainty for touring professionals.
We need to see firm progress towards an agreement on touring visas and an end to the uncertainty for touring professionals.
Head of Bectu @philippachilds.bsky.social reacts to new Pensions Commission 💬
This review must result in real solutions for freelancers, making it easier to save in a way that fits with their work and ensuring they have the same tax advantages as employees.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
This review must result in real solutions for freelancers, making it easier to save in a way that fits with their work and ensuring they have the same tax advantages as employees.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
Bectu responds to Government announcement of new Pensions Commission
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs, reacting to The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announcement of The...
bectu.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Head of Bectu @philippachilds.bsky.social reacts to new Pensions Commission 💬
This review must result in real solutions for freelancers, making it easier to save in a way that fits with their work and ensuring they have the same tax advantages as employees.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
This review must result in real solutions for freelancers, making it easier to save in a way that fits with their work and ensuring they have the same tax advantages as employees.
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
Head of Bectu @philippachilds.bsky.social on BBC plan to outsource jobs💬
We are extremely angry that the BBC has been developing these proposals without any discussion with the trade unions and that Bectu has only become aware of the project due to a leak.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
We are extremely angry that the BBC has been developing these proposals without any discussion with the trade unions and that Bectu has only become aware of the project due to a leak.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
Thousands of BBC jobs at risk as broadcaster considers major outsourcing drive
Exclusive: BBC understood to be speaking to US tech giants as it desperately seeks cost savings
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Head of Bectu @philippachilds.bsky.social on BBC plan to outsource jobs💬
We are extremely angry that the BBC has been developing these proposals without any discussion with the trade unions and that Bectu has only become aware of the project due to a leak.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
We are extremely angry that the BBC has been developing these proposals without any discussion with the trade unions and that Bectu has only become aware of the project due to a leak.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
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important point from the Head of broadcasting union @bectu.bsky.social @philippachilds.bsky.social about freelancers in TV (etc) faced with big 'stars' like Gregg Wallace
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace
Bectu chief says junior staff in industry feel vulnerable and she is not surprised by further claims about Wallace
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
important point from the Head of broadcasting union @bectu.bsky.social @philippachilds.bsky.social about freelancers in TV (etc) faced with big 'stars' like Gregg Wallace
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
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TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace. @bectu.bsky.social
TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace
Bectu chief says junior staff in industry feel vulnerable and she is not surprised by further claims about Wallace
buff.ly
July 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace. @bectu.bsky.social