Tag Archives: BECTU

The BBC exploits emerging London film making community for the Olympics!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by actorsminimumwage

So I got spammed the other day with a BBC request for material for their big screens in London for the Olympics. You know, the economic miracle which is suppose to sweep through London this Summer. The Games that are … Continue reading →

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Work for nothing then claim your wages: a step by step guide: by Nick Thomas-Webster

Posted on October 15, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

This is an excerpt of an article by Nick Thomas-Webster (originally written for The Stage) Join NTW’s FB page: Unpaid Extras in the UK: Not Any More! The National Minimum Wage enshrined in UK law lays down the minimum rates … Continue reading →

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Oops…Pay and work right helpline got it wrong for actors!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

‘The government has admitted the service will now be referring calls regarding performers’ pay rights to HM Revenue and Customs instead, after it was revealed that staff working for the phoneline had misinformed a production company about performers’ rights to … Continue reading →

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OLD VIC & KEVIN SPACEY SHAMED AT TUC BY BECTU

Posted on September 25, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

At the Trades Union Conference BECTU’s talks about their activities to pressure the OLD VIC to mend their shameful ways and pay their interns. Watch it at 1hr 34 in.

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PAID TRIBUNAL OPPORTUNITY: You Me Bum Bum Train

Posted on June 19, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

TARGET: YOU ME BUM BUM TRAIN This is a call to action for everyone in the Low Pay/No Pay network:  Send a message to all wannabe employers; minimum wage is here to stay. A runaway success like YMBBT has to … Continue reading →

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Equity/BECTU bust Avalon TV over unpaid ‘Al Murry’ extras

Posted on February 20, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

The Stage reports” Avalon’s advert, spotted by The Stage, said it needed “extras for a shoot with Al Murray”, promising that those who participate will “be part of our television show’s title sequence” and have the chance to “meet Al … Continue reading →

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PETITION: BECTU and EQUITY lead the way to Licence agents

Posted on December 10, 2010 by actorsminimumwage

Sign the petition for the return of agency licencing From The Equity Website: Equity, BECTU and the National Association of Supporting Artistes Agents have joined forces to launch a petition calling on the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) … Continue reading →

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OLD VIC seeks 100+ actors UNPAID

Posted on July 27, 2010 by actorsminimumwage

UPDATED 30 July 2010 This Old Vic ad has been removed from the Arts Council ‘Artsjobs’ Website: (click image for full size version) The above advert placed in ArtsJobs (the Arts Council’s website) seems to have been trawling for 100+ … Continue reading →

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