The fact is that it is a negotiation, that it is a negotiation. That means that we have gained ground in some respects, but we have had to compromise on other points, but we think they are worth it. This agreement will provide all services on terms and conditions parity and will also benefit dailies that in the past did not have the same benefits as contracted crew members. Although there is no agreement to cover this production area, Camera Branch strives to ensure that the crew is aware of their rights and is not abused. An action plan for this sector is in development, you can contribute to the consultation by downloading the document here. In the meantime, there is a useful resource here [archived link here] for information about your rights in the workplace and a practical fact card the size of a phone. The union has a number of agreements with ITV licensing companies. In addition, a new national agreement – the Joint Committee of the Union – was signed in January 2010. The agreement provides for formal negotiations at the national level on remuneration and a number of other business-to-business issues. Pact/Bectu TV Drama Agreement covers all important working conditions for The Crew, which handles independent British drama and comedy productions, as well as a guide developed in collaboration with our collaborators. The agreement between BECTU and SOLT (Society of London Theatres) includes West End Theater in London.

The agreement will be reviewed in early 2019. This will be an opportunity to see if it works, how it works and whether changes need to be made. We ask for feedback on this, both positive and negative. Especially contact if you think it has been poorly implemented or that it has worked with productions that have tried to bypass it or find ways to get around it. Please send us with confidence to bectucostumewardrobe@gmail.com This agreement will concern you when you are working on a great movie, defined as a film with a budget of $30 million or more. The fine details may be a little accustomed, but the most important points are covered below. By far, the greatest success of these negotiations is the erosion of “hours that are given free of charge.” The new agreement was implemented on 2 April 2018. An agreement that covers all the important conditions of the crew involved in the big films, with budgets of more than 30 million pounds. The full agreement can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page or on Bectu`s website. You can print and keep your own copy. Please get to know it in depth, the points highlighted above will be explained in more detail in the full document. In addition, the agreement will be subject to regular review in order to make improvements in the future.

Bectu has worked on negotiating a series of collective agreements covering film, television and theatre workers. We also encourage agreements that guarantee best practices such as APA and implement a number of career evaluation programmes, which can be found below: the agreement between UK Theatre and Bectu covers most commercial and subsidised theatres outside London. Preparation and Wrap: In the past, most costume departments were expected to have a more “reasonable preparation and wrap” normal day. Under the new agreement, the preparation and packaging have not completely disappeared, but it was recognized first and, secondly, fixed at half an hour at the beginning and half an hour at the end of each day. This should not change from production to production, superiors will not have to negotiate how long their department provides for free.