Category: Information
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EMG’s Response to their Website wording
The CEO of EMG Live, Peter Bates, has responded to Bectu’s letter from Phillipa Childs, Head of Bectu, concerning the recent statement on the EMG Live website. The OB Branch is proud of the actions that Bectu and other leading freelancers have taken to stand up for the dignity and respect that our fellow freelancers…
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Bectu’s Response to EMG Website Wording
Following an appalling statement on the EMG Live Website that came to light earlier this week disparaging freelancers, the Head of Bectu Philippa Childs sent this letter to the CEO of EMG on Wednesday morning. “Dear Peter, I am writing to you concerning a statement on your website regarding freelance crew. The statement reads as…
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Contracts and Payments for Freelance OB Crew
A Quick Guide to Contracts and Payments for Freelance OB Crew Following the well-publicised discussions with Cloudbass over late payments and early results from our late payment survey, we thought it would be helpful to produce a simple overview of contract law with good practice suggestions for members. We hope this will clarify where you…
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Cloudbass Latest News
Discussion on Late Payment In recent months, Bectu has been in discussions with Cloudbass Limited, regarding delays in invoice payments. We have raised significant concerns among our members, especially in light of the recent liquidations of Presteigne, Televideo and Arena, which have already impacted many of you. Over the past year, Bectu has detailed these…
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Freelance Working in the EU for UK Members
Working in the European Union (EU) has become a bureaucratic challenge for freelancers since Brexit. As a freelancer, it’s crucial to comply with local laws and regulations in every country you work in. The rules and procedures may vary, depending on individual circumstances and country-specific regulations for non-EU workers. It is essential to check the…
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Welcome…
… to the Bectu OB Branch! This branch has been set up to reflect the needs of members working in outside broadcast and, with more effective representation, to address the growing list of bad experiences suffered by all those in this part of the television industry. BECTU is the largest sector of the Prospect union…