BECOMING A MEMBER

Join an exclusive network and community

Get to know fellow Editors, Assistants, Trainees and Runners who are also passionate about the jobs we do and care about improving working conditions in our department. 

Get your voice heard to help us campaign and advocate for a better industry

Join our meetings to discuss issues and how we can work together to solve them. We also send representatives to meetings with PACT to negotiate the agreements that determine our contracts, deal memos and terms with production companies.

Receive expert, independent advice when you need it

As a BECTU member, you can access one-to-one employment law, contract and workplace advice at any time throughout your career. BECTU offers protection, independent advice and support with bullying and harassment.

Have support in negotiating your pay, terms and conditions.

If we have enough members in one workplace, we will negotiate with the employer to get a better deal for everyone. We can also help individuals who might have an equal pay claim – for example where men are paid more than women for the same work.

The more members we have, the stronger we are

A workplace with 90% membership is in a much stronger position to resist and team up against poor conditions than one with 60% membership.

Access training, mentoring and UPCOMING PRODUCTION LISTINGS to support your career

BECTU also gives members access to exclusive training and webinars on freelancing, pensions and negotiating your rates. As well as Early Bird which is a comprehensive listing of upcoming film and TV productions, complete with start dates and important contact details.

Save money with exclusive discounts

BECTU provides financial discounts to members that can more than cover the cost of your annual subscription. These include savings on shopping, holidays and entertainment tickets and discounts on BFI membership and insurance deals. You can find an extensive list of benefits here.

We pay your legal fees.

Your legal fees will be paid in full if you have a good case for representation in a court or employment tribunal – for example, if you’re unfairly made redundant, fired, or discriminated against. This includes the cost of counsel to represent you where required (subject to Prospect’s terms and conditions for legal support).

Member Benefits can be accessed in our Member’s Area.

METHODS oF APPLICATION

If you would like to complete your application online, please fill out the form on the BECTU website: https://bectu.org.uk/join/

If you would like to complete your application over the phone, please contact the membership team at membership@bectu.org.uk or 0207 346 0900 to process your application.

If you would like to complete your application by post, please complete the application form below and return it in an envelope marked with “FREEPOST PROSPECT MEMBERSHIP” address on the envelope or complete the word version and email it to the membership team.

MEMBERSHIP QUERIES

The membership team can help with any questions you have about becoming a member. Contact them on 020 7346 0900 (office hours, Mon-Fri) or email membership@bectu.org.uk.