Question 1

What is Bectu?

Accepted Answer

BECTU is the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union which represents over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries. BECTU offers protection, independent advice and support and negotiates our pay and conditions with PACT. Find out more about BECTU here.(www.theroughassembly.com/what-is-bectu)

Question 2

What is The Rough Assembly?

Accepted Answer

The Rough Assembly is the Post Production & Facilities Branch (PP&F) of the union BECTU covering workers within Post Production & Facilities who either work and/or live within London or the South East of England which is the London Production Division (LPD).
 
We have over 1000 members who work in all areas, grades and genres within picture and sound editorial as freelancers and staff from Post Production Runners to award-winning Picture and Sound Editors.
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We actively work to maintain competitive, fair and thriving Post Production Departments and to improve conditions in the Film, TV and Web-Based Video Industries.

Question 3

How do I join Bectu?

Accepted Answer

Join our union and find out more about the benefits here.(https://www.theroughassembly.com/becoming-a-member)

Question 4

I would like to join The Rough Assembly

Accepted Answer

You need to be a member of BECTU before joining the The Rough Assembly.  Visit the Sign-Up Page. You will be asked to provide a valid BECTU membership number. Once we receive your application, we will check your membership status, details and process it accordingly.

Question 5

I have a query about my membership

Accepted Answer

You can contact the membership team on 020 7346 0900 (office hours, Mon-Fri) or email membership@bectu.org.uk.

Question 6

I have become unemployed

Accepted Answer

If you are currently unemployed please contact the membership team on 020 7346 0900 (office hours, Mon-Fri) or email membership@bectu.org.uk.(mailto:membership@bectu.org.uk)

Question 7

What rate should I be paid?

Accepted Answer

Look at our Rate Cards (https://www.theroughassembly.com/ratecards)to determine what rate you should be earning. Our Rate Cards (https://www.theroughassembly.com/ratecards)present accurate, current, and representative figures of what rates people are being paid for different roles.

Question 8

I have an issue at work, what do I do?

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There are a few different options depending on the situation:

You can check out our Resources to find advice on anti-bullying, finance, strike, mental health and freelancing.

You can ask a question in our groups and forum to receive advice and support from other members on workplace dilemmas.

You can ask the Committee a question by emailing committee@theroughassembly.com.

For  more serious and urgent workplace issues, you can speak to our Bectu Official Stefan Vassalos (www.theroughassembly.com/get-support)who supports members with workplace issues including redundancies, monies owed, notice periods and employment law.

Question 9

I’ve got a problem at work, but I’m not a member. Can I still get help from Bectu?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a question for our membership department. Call them today on 020 7346 0900 to see if we can help.

Question 10

I’d like to become more active in the union ­– how can I find out more?

Accepted Answer

Please access our get involved (https://www.theroughassembly.com/get-involved)page.

Question 11

I want to start a campaign in my branch – who can help?

Accepted Answer

Sounds interesting! Have a chat with us and we can help you make it happen, powered by Bectu's resources.

Question 12

I want to attend a Bectu course, how do I find out more?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at our courses and apply (https://bectu.org.uk/training/)online. Still not sure? Contact our Education Team (mailto:education@prospect.org.uk)for further assistance.

Question 13

I’d like to run a Bectu course in my branch – is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Contact our Education team (mailto:education@prospect.org.uk)– they’re happy to help!

Question 14

I am an organisation and I want to work with The Rough Assembly

Accepted Answer

Please get in touch with us at committee@theroughassembly.com.(mailto:committee@theroughassembly.com)

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