Broken Turnaround; we need safer working hours for Film & TV workers.

Freelancers across the industry are routinely working 14-16 hour days, often with little rest, few breaks, and no meaningful increase in pay. Long hours culture is the norm.

BECTU’s Broken Turnaround survey revealed widespread breaches of basic turnaround times, alongside testimonies that expose a culture putting workers at risk.

Despite years of promises, the industry has failed to act. Talk of work life balance means nothing without real change.

BECTU is calling on the entire industry to get round the table to tackle long hours culture and work with all the creative industry unions to: 

• Enforce safe working hours and proper rest periods

• Guarantee regular, protected breaks

• Make overtime voluntary, not expected

• Apply premium penalty rates to minimise its use

• Commit to collective agreements that protect crew

Show your solidarity: sign Bectu’s petition calling for an end to long hours culture in UK Film & TV.