The likelihood of a Pact/Bectu deal over scripted crew working conditions has just dipped dramatically with UK trade body Pact publishing new recommended term and conditions for when the deal with Bectu elapses on September 1.Pact said it pushed for a month extension to the deal but this was rejected by broadcasting trade union Bectu.Instead, the trade body has published a set of its own advisory working conditions “to provide clarity when the existing agreement ends.”“We are very disappointed that these serious efforts to get all sides around the table have been rejected by some of the BECTU branches despite the efforts of the union leaders,” said Pact CEO John McVay. “We are always willing to get back around the table if circumstances change.”MORE FOLLOWS
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