What is the pact bectu agreement?
Pact/Bectu Major Motion Picture Agreement An agreement covering all the significant terms and conditions for crew engaged on major motion pictures with budgets equal to or in excess of £30 million pounds.
Is bectu a union?
Bectu is the union for creative ambition. We represent over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries.
How do I leave bectu?
To cancel your membership with us you must send an email or letter and the cancellation will only take effect if it is received at the BECTU Sector Office before the expiry of the seven day period. The email address is [email protected] and the postal address is at the bottom of the page.
How do you join the Bectu union?
You can join online or by phone on 020 7346 0900.
What is a semi continuous day?
a Semi-Continuous Working Day (SCWD) – where the shooting day runs for 10.5 working hours with a 30 minute break for lunch. It is acknowledged that a SCWD will only run where needed by reason of the location, the director’s requirements, or exceptional circumstances.
What support can BECTU offer?
As well as work-related advice and support, your Bectu membership gives you access to a high-quality, responsive and effective range of non-work related legal services. Our legal advice scheme covers: LegalLine: 24-hour telephone hotline giving free initial legal advice on any non-employment legal issues.
Is BECTU part of Prospect?
Bectu is a sector of Prospect union and is run within Prospect’s governance structure. In Prospect, we have an elected National Executive Committee (NEC) that is made up of representatives who make key decisions about what and how we deliver for our members.
Is bectu part of Prospect?
What is the cost of joining Bectu?
As a new member of Bectu pay just £10 a month for your first year*. For most members it then becomes 1% of your annual salary. If you have any queries about how much you’ll pay contact us. *Some members pay a discounted subscription rate.
What support can Bectu offer?
Who can be a member of BECTU?
BECTU membership currently stands at approximately 40,000. The union is effective in its representation of both staff (employees) and freelance workers: that means full-time staff, part-time staff, project workers, contract workers, freelancers, casuals and dailies.
What do BECTU members do for a living?
Bectu is committed to promoting health, safety and welfare at work and protecting people from workplace accidents and injury. We want workers to enjoy healthy lives and good work in which they can flourish. Bectu members have a long track record of generous contributions to charitable work.
Is the BECTU affiliated to any political party?
Bectu is committed to promoting health, safety and welfare at work and protecting people from workplace accidents and injury. We want workers to enjoy healthy lives and good work in which they can flourish. Bectu is politically independent – we are not affiliated to any political party: our rules expressly forbid this.
What can BECTU do for you at work?
Bectu is uniquely placed to assist with problems at work. In most areas we know the organisation you work for and the terms and conditions that apply to employees. Get key information on workplace issues and how we can help.
What does the BECTU do for the environment?
Bectu has a proud tradition of leadership and activity on environmental issues. We have helped to shape policies and action at a UK level through the Trades Union Congress, and internationally through our global union federations. We believe that all workplaces, and society generally will benefit from an inclusive environment.