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- 2 July 2009 FCP Masterclass by 'Academy Class'
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ACADEMY CLASS PRESENTS
Power Up with Final Cut Studio and Larry Jordan - Live!
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1 July 2009
'Industry must improve working conditions for new entrants'
- Visitors at this year's Freelancers' Fair have challenged BECTU and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to do more to tackle low pay and inequality.
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29 June 2009
BECTU joins Pride London 2009
- Join the BECTU banner at Pride 2009 in London on Saturday 4 July.
- 27 June 2009 Freelancers' Fair well attended - report to follow
- The union's annual Freelancers' Fair took place in London on 26 June and was judged a success. Report to follow.
- 24 June 2009 Cineworld concedes higher pension contribution
- BECTU has persuaded Cineworld to pay more towards members' pensions during talks on the closure of the company's final salary pension scheme.
- 24 June 2009 Support for Setanta workforce
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BECTU has today issued a message of support to staff and freelancers affected by Setanta's move into administration.
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24 June 2009
'Trainspotting' DOP to give masterclass at Freelancers' Fair
- Brian Tufano, one of the UK's most acclaimed directors of photography, is to give a masterclass at BECTU's Freelancers' Fair.
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22 June 2009
Leading academic gives PSB levy argument a shot in the arm
- A leading academic has today questionned the Government's motivation for not considering a levy system to help bridge the funding gap which public service broadcasters will face after digital switchover in 2012.
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21 June 2009
Theatre make-up masterclass delivered by MAC Pro
- MAC Pro is to deliver a masterclass for BECTU members demonstrating two exciting looks for theatre.
- 19 June 2009 BBC members overwhelmingly accept flat rate award
- BBC members have voted by more than 80 per cent majorities to accept a flat rate pay award for 2009/10.
