RT @televisualmedia: . @PactUK and @bectu have issued a joint statement to eliminate broken turnaround times on shoots, where workers rec….

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.

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.

Head of Bectu @philippachilds 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.

This week Northwest Connect brought Bectu members together from across the region for an evening of networking and a fascinating panel discussion at the ITV Coronation Street Experience in Trafford 🎞️

Head of Bectu @philippachilds 💬. “People think: ‘I’m going to keep my head down. I’m not going to complain. I want to have work in the future, so I’ll just put up with this behaviour until it comes to the end of my contract and I can go away and recover.’.

RT @philippachilds: As with other workplaces there should be zero tolerance of racist language, unacceptable behaviour and sexual harassmen….

“This must be a learning moment for the industry and must drive concrete change. The dedicated, talented professionals who drive our much-loved film and TV industry deserve much, much better.”. Head of Bectu @philippachilds reacts to the report on Gregg Wallace on Sky News 🎦

The report makes clear that inappropriate behaviour went unchecked for far too long. This is a real failure by Banijay to take these issues seriously and act accordingly. This must be a learning moment for the industry and drive concrete change.

RT @loulouboyce: 🧵 1/2 🚨 So proud to reveal the design I did for @ProspectUnion @bectu new ceremonial trade union banner! ♥️My design, whic….

It is essential that the BBC makes clear that it is committed to supporting UK jobs. Bectu has consistently argued for fair funding for the BBC. but this news plays into the hands of those who want to undermine the BBC and see it shorn of its public service responsibilities.

Head of Bectu @philippachilds 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🧵.

A new report by Black Leaders in TV & other industry bodies highlights the systemic barriers faced by Black professionals in the UK TV industry. Read the 'Black in Focus' report in full 📖.

Freelancers are the backbone of the creative industries. The appointment of a freelance champion is a crucial step forward in getting a better deal for all creative freelancers. Watch @philippachilds get a shoutout at the @CommonsCMS for standing up for freelancers 🎦

RT @NUJ_LFB: TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace. @Bectu .

RT @TheStage: A crackdown on the use of non-disclosure agreements has been hailed as a "great step forward" for those working in the creati….

The extreme power imbalances for those working in film & TV and the precarious nature of being a freelancer make it incredibly difficult for those working in the industry to feel confident to speak out about alleged misconduct. @philippachilds speaking on Today 📻

Read our full response:

Head of Bectu @philippachilds💬"Further extremely serious allegations about Wallace’s conduct highlight just how powerless workers in the industry, particularly freelancers, feel when confronted by behaviour of this kind by a big name, and how reluctant they are to come forward.".

Speakers for Northwest Connect are Heidi Dawson, Head of BBC Salford and @marcusryder, CEO at the @filmtvcharity for a panel discussion about the future of production and broadcasting in the north. Get your tickets for 15 July ⬇️.