Bectu Declares “Emergency” In Freelance TV Community Due To Unprecedented Lack Of Work
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deadline.comUK broadcasting union Bectu has declared a state of “emergency” in the unscripted TV community due to an unprecedented lack of work.
The declaration was made at the union’s conference last week and comes with much freelance work having dried up across the industry.
Bectu Head Philippa Childs said freelancers have been “telling us this is the longest period without work that they have ever experienced,” with some saying they haven’t had any posts since January.
With many freelancers leaving the industry for good, the union is also concerned there won’t be enough supply when production ramps back up again.
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