In this week’s UnionDues we have an in-depth chat with Philippa Childs, head of media union Bectu
As well as most of Bectu’s substantial freelance members being excluded from government Covid support schemes, there is a new hit as post-Brexit bureaucracy stymies work opportunities in mainland Europe.
The culture of broadcasting, and the media in general, is also very much in Bectu’s sights and tacking the lack of respect and the intersection of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and other protected characteristics is at the forefront of Bectu’s work.
As you would expect, she is also passionate about the importance of public service broadcasting in general and the BBC in particular.
We also have a barnstorming #thought4theweek with Prof. Mel Simms, reflecting this week that having a seat at the table is just as important as what we say when we ‘re sat down at it.
Plus LFF’s very own Josiah Mortimer previews his #RadicalRoundUp – including structural racism in the UK labour market, dodgy car makers, and living wage employers who, er, don’t want to pay the living wage.
A Makes You Think production. Companion blog available here
Putting education at the heart of the movement - feat. Gawain Little
Musicians’ Union chief on song in key campaigns
Special toolkit episode - Minimum Service Levels
All about StrikeMap - feat. Rob Poole and Henry Fowler
Forwards and Outwards - feat Becky Wright, Melanie Simms
It’s not just about strikes feat.Alan Jones
Bread, roses and solidarity from across the sea
Sexual Harassment - A trade union issue
New TUC President Maria Exall on activism, faith and sexuality
The GMB/Deliveroo deal - a masterclass in negotiation or cynical PR move?
Knowledge is power - how can unions use data?
Reach, information, persuasion - successful union comms w/Kevin Slocombe
Double delight
The Great Post Office Scandal - role of postmasters’ union is cause for concern
Labour market regulation needs strong unions
Are we there yet? Is the race for gender equality nearly over?
Making global solidarity real - w/Eric Lee of LaborStart
Doctors‘ union finds strength in their members‘ patients
Uber - cultural change or blatant deceit? With James Farrar, ACDU
Feathers and Pennies - the 1888 Matchgirls and us
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