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Bectu
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Bectu (a sector of @ProspectUnion). We are no longer posting on X, and our latest updates can be found on Bluesky - bsky.app/profile/bectu.…
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Jan 8
    We are no longer posting on the X platform, and our latest updates can be found on Bluesky - link in bio
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Aug 22, 2018
    TV industry challenged to support new talent: “As they enlighten you, with TV stories you can’t film or write without them, enlighten them. Shine a torch on the figures and the budgets they can’t see.” Read @MichaelaCoel's speech in full here bit.ly/2w50Dz8 #EdTVFest
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Mar 10, 2023
    Replying to @bectu
    Our full statement:
    Bectu has responded to the BBC’s decision to tell Gary Lineker to step back from Match of the Day. Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu, which represents thousands of BBC workers responding to the suspension of Gary Lineker, said: “This is a deeply concerning decision from the BBC. It will give the appearance that they have bowed to political pressure from ministers to take someone off air for disagreeing with the policies of the current government. “Taken with the ongoing controversy over the appointment of the BBC Chairman, who has a much more important role in upholding the reputation of the BBC, and who has not stepped back while under investigation, it also risks given the impression of double standards on these issues.”
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Mar 10, 2023
    Bectu's official statement on the announcement that Gary Lineker has been asked to step back from presenting 👇
    Area outside the BBC studio
    BBC decision on Gary Lineker deeply concerning
    From bectu.org.uk
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Mar 14, 2018
    We're calling on industry leaders to end the negative long hours culture that permeates the film and TV industries. Sign our petition here to get your voice heard: bit.ly/eyes-petition #eyeshalfshut
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Sep 30, 2020
    We will not be silenced ✊ #PantoParade #WeMakeEvents #ExcludedUK @RishiSunak @BorisJohnson
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Jan 17, 2022
    If you value the BBC and want to protect its unique role and contribution to the UK creative industries, please sign our petition ⬇️ #MoreThanALicence
    megaphone.org.uk
    A licence to more - protect our BBC
    The BBC’s contribution to the UK public broadcasting landscape goes far beyond news and programming. The BBC provides ten TV services, BBC iPlayer, 10 UK radio stations, over 40 Nations and local...
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Mar 26, 2020
    For those who are PAYE and moving from contract to contract don't despair there will be updates on this very soon. As soon as we have the information we will share it.
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Nov 10, 2021
    The BBC's decision to withdraw from Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme is extremely disappointing. Read our full response here ⬇️
    BBC Broadcasting House
    BBC’s decision on Stonewall withdrawal hugely disappointing
    From bectu.org.uk
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    May 10, 2023
    Head of Bectu @philippachilds statement: "We are deeply concerned that our member Richard Felgate was arrested whilst recording a peaceful protest, despite clearly displaying a Bectu press card. Richard was documenting protests by Just Stop Oil, and was arrested on Saturday."🧵
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    Rich Felgate
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    May 7, 2023
    Yesterday I got arrested whilst filming a @JustStop_Oil supporter holding a banner on the pavement near the coronation route. I'm a filmmaker and had my @bectu press accreditation visible around my neck. Police deemed this to be "conspiracy to commit a public nuisance".
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Jul 6, 2021
    Our research with @BBCfileon4 has revealed the shocking extent of bullying and sexual harassment in the film and TV industry. Workers fear if they speak out, they won’t work again. Read more below and listen to @BBCfileon4 tonight at 8pm ⬇️
    In 2017, the 'metoo' movement went viral with its stance against abuse in the entertainment industry. But campaigners say little has changed since then
    Film and TV workers feared being blacklisted over abuse claims
    From bbc.co.uk
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Jan 4, 2023
    A huge win for @Channel4, public service broadcasting & our creative industries. We strongly opposed plans to sell #Channel4 and are thrilled it will stay in public hands.
    Channel 4 privatisation shouldn’t go ahead, says culture secretary
    From independent.co.uk
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    Bectu
    @bectu
    Jul 21, 2023
    We stand with striking actors and writers in the US 📢 We joined @EquityUK @sagaftra and @TheWritersGuild for a solidarity rally today in Leicester Square 💪
    Bectu at the sag/equity rally in London holding flags
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    Bectu
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    May 29, 2020
    We are hugely disappointed that @rishisunak has yet again ignored the needs of the creative industries by failing to fill the gaps in the SEISS and CJRS schemes and not recognising that the changes to the CJRS will result in premature job losses:
    April 27, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces micro loan for small businesses. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Credit Simon Walker HM Treasury
    Changes to income support schemes fail to provide for freelancers again, says Bectu
    From bectu.org.uk