In November 2017, Bectu members voted in support of a collective agreement covering major motion pictures. This will cover feature films with a budget in excess of £30 million.
What is the BECTU/PACT Feature Film Agreement?
It is a set of guidelines that will apply to all feature films with a budget of more than £30 million. It was voted in by a massive 87.61% majority and took over 5 years of negotiation to achieve. It is a fixed working agreement that all productions should stick to and refer to.
Who has been negotiating?
The negotiating committee was made up of Bectu officials, Pact representatives and reps from each branch. It is important to note that the Costume & Wardrobe branch has been represented at every single meeting. That means that at every meeting, one or more of your colleagues has been present and has negotiated on your behalf.
When Did the agreement come into force?
The new agreement was implemented on 2nd April 2018 and was amended in April 2021.