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1 September 2010 BBC members willing to strike over pensions

BECTU, the NUJ and Unite revealed strong backing from their members today (1 September 2010) for strike action to challenge the BBC's pension proposals.

31 August 2010 New agency regulations in October

New agency regulations will come into force across the UK on 1 October 2010.

31 August 2010 Capita members settle pay for 2010/11

Members at the BBC's HR Direct service based in Belfast voted by a majority of 4-1 to accept an offer on pay for 2010/11.

31 August 2010 Labour leadership contest: voting papers out today

BECTU members eligible to take part in the Labour leadership contest will receive ballot papers this week.

20 August 2010 Celebrating 50 years of union membership

Twelve members of BECTU received certificates in 2010 to mark the 50th anniversary of their union membership.

19 August 2010 Apply now for Move on Up Radio

An unprecedented line-up of top executives from across the radio industry will gather in October for the next Move on Up event which takes place as part of the Radio Festival in Salford.

19 August 2010 Questions to Labour's leadership contenders

With the Labour leadership contest in full swing, BECTU’s journal editor, Janice Turner, questionned the candidates on the issues that directly affect the creative industries.

18 August 2010 EastEnders action suspended

Talks are to resume with Studios and Post Production management in an effort to resolve the dispute which led to strike action on EastEnders on 12 August 2010.

18 August 2010 BBC staff join BECTU to fight pension cuts

Hundreds of BBC staff have joined BECTU in recent weeks to help the fight against cuts to staff pensions.

13 August 2010 Wilson James' members accept 2010 pay offer

Members employed by Wilson James, the BBC's security contractor for its London sites, have today (Friday 13 August) agreed to a 2% pay increase for 2010-11.

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