British TV dramas could be disrupted by industrial action
by Jim Waterson Media editor from World news | The Guardian on (#61JWA)
Rather than focusing on pay the dispute is more about working conditions and long hours
Production of British television dramas could be disrupted as part of a union dispute, after crew members objected to long hours and having to undertake unpaid work on sets.
The Bectu trade union says its members - who work behind the scenes on some of Britain's biggest shows - are suffering burn out, low morale, and in many cases are unable to sustain a family life due to the industry's expectation of long hours.
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