Broadcasting union Bectu’s members have voted “overwhelmingly” to reject trade body Pact’s latest offer and the future of the pair’s TV Drama agreement could now be in doubt.
In the past few minutes, Bectu Head Philippa Childs said members had followed Bectu’s position of voting against the terms and the move has given the union a “clear mandate to seek further discussions.” The disagreement concerns areas such as working hours and wellbeing, on which the two bodies take different positions.
Deadline understands Pact bosses will meet member to discuss the next steps in two days’ time. Childs said: “The UK TV drama industry has reached a critical point, with many crew suffering from burn out and low morale and unable to sustain a family life and their own wellbeing.
At a time when the industry is thriving, we know many talented workers are leaving due to the unsustainable long hours culture.
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