Who We Are
BECTU (The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas who are primarily based in the United Kingdom. The union represents permanently employed, contract and freelance workers within these sectors.
A welcome from the General Secretary
" At BECTU we have a first class record of defending our members' rights and improving their lives at work. However, we are not there just when things go wrong! We are here to support you throughout your career - helping you to progress and achieve your ambitions.
That is why we have created this website to help our members find out about training opportunities - and much more.
Please use BECTUlearning as your window on learning of every kind. To find out about our other work please visit our main website ."
Gerry Morrissey General Secretary
A bit more about BECTU
BECTU is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas who are primarily based in the United Kingdom.
The union was founded in 1991 after a series of mergers between separate unions during the 1980s, the history of which can be traced back to 1890.
The union represents permanently employed, contract and freelance workers within these sectors and we work hard to offer a wide range of services to more than 27,000 members, including:
- Negotiating pay, conditions, safety and contracts with employers.
- Personal advice and representation of individual members.
- Services and benefits for BECTU members.
- Offering advice on training issues
- Publishing Stage Screen and Radio magazine ten times a year.
Membership is voluntary, and anyone working or seeking employment in the sectors covered by BECTU can apply for membership. The union is financed entirely by individual subscriptions from members.