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The implementation of the Employment Rights Act this year will make a huge difference to workers’ rights – but the unique needs of the creative workforce must be properly catered for to ensure everyone benefits.
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Industry leaders from across the UK tell The Stage’s news team of the likely challenges for the year ahead, from dealing with rising production costs to the government legislation that could make – or break – an organisation’s 2026 👇 thestage.co.uk/features/what…
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If you purchase Bectu Extra membership over the Christmas office closure period you will not receive your certificate until the office reopens, & if you need to contact us regarding your Bectu Extra membership you will need to do so when the office reopens.
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Bectu retweeted
22 Dec 2025
Well done to everyone who completed our Management Toolkit course last month 🎬
The session explored managing stress levels, creating a healthy working environment, giving feedback and building awareness of filters and biases.
Supported by @UnionLearning & @scotgov.
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It's been another busy year for Bectu members, we launched the largest-ever survey of behind-the-scenes creative workers and got some big union wins 📢
Watch our end of year video & read Head of Bectu @philippachilds review of 2025 🎄 bectu.org.uk/news/a-review-o…
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The Employment Rights Bill passing is great news but we recognise that many creative freelancers will not feel the benefits.
We will continue to campaign for improved rights for all creative workers including freelancers & the self-employed.
16 Dec 2025
The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act, bringing a host of new rights for workers & trade unions. This is a historic moment and we’re proud to have played our part,working with govt & other political parties to strengthen the law & ensure it works for members
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The BBC and its staff are the beating heart of the UK’s creative industries.
That must be central to every decision taken as part of the new Charter, and it will guide our response to the consultation.
Read our full response to the BBC Charter Review ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-resp…
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Read our full response to the Government's announcement here: bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-resp…
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.@netflix’s acquisition of @warnerbros could have significant implications for the industry and “reshape” theatre, @bectu head Philippa Childs has warned.
Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/netflix-…
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Bectu retweeted
14 Dec 2025
Brilliant to listen to Lee Child talking about his time as a shop steward for one of @Bectu’s predecessor unions at Granada TV back in the day! #desertislanddiscs TU activism ran in his family because I had the privilege to work with one of his brothers @prospect union rep at EDF
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Bectu retweeted
12 Dec 2025
Applications are still open for the Bectu Mentoring Scheme 2026! but only ONE WEEK LEFT! ⏳
📅 Applications close Friday 19 December 2025 at 6 pm don’t miss your chance to take part!
Apply here: 🔗 buff.ly/xtwhMfJ
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Bectu retweeted
12 Dec 2025
🗣 Managing Job-Sharers 🗣
📅 04 February 2026 | 1000 - 1300 | 📍 Online
Learn about active listening and respectful challenging in this essential short course for managers of job-sharers in the Film & TV industry in Scotland.
👉bit.ly/44VtBlt
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Bectu retweeted
11 Dec 2025
New paper out today: How can we provide income security for the self-employed?
Pleasure to work with @CommunityUnion and @ProspectUnion @bectu to set out some possible solutions for this vital group of people.
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Amid the wrangling over Warner Bros, Head of Bectu @philippachilds has written a blog for Broadcast on the wider implications of a potential Netflix takeover for the UK creative industries.
The threat this deal could pose to cinema is clear ⬇️
broadcastnow.co.uk/comment/n…
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The Self-care briefing from @thefabians sets out practical steps to improve income security for the UK’s 4.4m self-employed workers.
Freelancers deserve real protections on sick pay, parental leave and secure retirement.
📄 Read more in @LabourList: labourlist.org/2025/12/worke…
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Congratulations to Nigel Warner on his appointment as Chief Executive of Pact.
Bectu looks forward to building a constructive and successful relationship with him and the team at Pact to address the challenges faced by members working across film and TV.
Motion Picture Association's Nigel Warner To Replace John McVay As CEO Of Pact deadline.com/2025/12/nigel-w…
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Bectu retweeted
10 Dec 2025
🗣️ Hit the Ground Running 🗣️
🗓️February/March 2026
A free 2-day course offering practical training and advice for those starting out in the Production, Assistant Director and Locations departments in film and TV, in Scotland.
👉bectuvision.org/events/hit-t…
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Head of Bectu @philippachilds reacts to the takeover of Warner Brothers by Netflix 💬
The proposed takeover of Warner Brothers by Netflix is a hugely worrying development for anyone who values competition, & a plurality of voices and stories in entertainment & the media 🧵
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This move makes it all the more important that we properly fund, value & support public service broadcasting.
The BBC Charter is up for renewal & a key consideration for the Govt must be ensuring the continuing commissioning & production of quintessentially British content.
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