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13/06/2001
BECTU DISCUSS FREELANCE TERMS WITH YTV
BECTU have met with Yorkshire Television (YTV) to discuss freelance terms and conditions.
BECTU Officials have discussed with YTV management the terms and conditions of freelances engaged by the company. However, the position of freelance Hair and Make-Up Artists - who have not received a pay rise for two years - is a particular issue which has not yet been resolved.
Overall the union expressed concern at the way in which aspects of the staff House Agreement, including flexibility over location working, has been applied to freelances.
The union argues that both contractually, and in practical terms, freelances are in a different position to staff employees. Some arrangements which may make sense for staff members, can lead to excessive working hours, posing real health and safety problems, for freelances who live much further away.
The union hope that there is a willingness on management's side to take these concerns on board as talks continue. (CD)
BECTU Officials have discussed with YTV management the terms and conditions of freelances engaged by the company. However, the position of freelance Hair and Make-Up Artists - who have not received a pay rise for two years - is a particular issue which has not yet been resolved.
Overall the union expressed concern at the way in which aspects of the staff House Agreement, including flexibility over location working, has been applied to freelances.
The union argues that both contractually, and in practical terms, freelances are in a different position to staff employees. Some arrangements which may make sense for staff members, can lead to excessive working hours, posing real health and safety problems, for freelances who live much further away.
The union hope that there is a willingness on management's side to take these concerns on board as talks continue. (CD)
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