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Bectu welcomes BBC announcements on TV licence and programming
19 March 2020
As the largest trade union in the BBC, we welcome recent announcements regarding…
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Freelancers’ top fear is how to pay the bills, finds Bectu coronavirus survey
18 March 2020
A staggering 71% of freelancers working in the creative industries are afraid they…
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Unions and government work to keep transport sector running
18 March 2020
On Wednesday Prospect general secretary Mike Clancy joined other trade union leaders in…
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Museums, galleries and agencies must continue to pay salaries throughout any shutdown
18 March 2020
The response to COVID-19 means that many galleries and museums are shutting their…
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Theatre workers can’t carry the cost of stopping coronavirus
16 March 2020
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said in response to government advice to avoid theatres,…
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We face an unprecedented crisis in air travel
16 March 2020
Virgin Atlantic has announced a series of tough measures to help it cope with the…
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Prospect responds to Loganair’s announcement about Wick airport
13 March 2020
Loganair, who currently provide air passenger services between Edinburgh and Wick, are withdrawing…
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One in five work unpaid overtime
13 March 2020
One in five employees worked unpaid overtime in 2019, according to new analysis of official…
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Belfast Office closes for two weeks
13 March 2020
Yesterday the Irish Congress of Trade Unions took the decision to close their office in Belfast for…
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Night work increases risk of poor mental health
12 March 2020
Female employees who work between 6pm and 7am are particularly likely to experience…
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