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ART TECHNICIAN BRANCH
The Bectu Art Technicians branch is for new and experienced art handlers, art technicians, fabricators and studio assistants seeking guidance, support and protection.
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Our aim is to organise and achieve recognition for the value of our work and the importance of our safety at work. We aim to develop a collective body with the ability to influence our industry and to create a better experience of working with galleries, museums, art handling companies and artist's studios.
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Being a member of a trade union is completely confidential; your employer will never know you are a member of Bectu unless you tell them.
HOW CAN YOUR UNION HELP YOU?
BECTU Art Technician Branch is focused on a variety of labour issues and protecting the rights of employees. We represent members on many important matters; from improving standards and quality of life, to negotiating better labour contracts and workplace policies. Learn more about what we do and how we work together towards positive change.
Six reasons to join Bectu:
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Protection, independent advice and support at work
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We’ll pay your legal fees (if our legal team feel you have a reasonable chance of a successful claim)
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Huge discounts on public liability insurance
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We’ll support your career
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We can negotiate your pay, terms and conditions​
LEGAL & ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT
BECTU can provide both full time and freelance members with access to services including:
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Free legal advice and assistance covering employment matters such as unfair dismissal, personal injury and contract advice,
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Accountancy advice,
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Pension advice,
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Health & Safety rights at work guidance.
PUBLIC LIABILITY & PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Bectu Extra Membership includes Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance which covers members against legal liability for costs and damages arising from Bectu-related work activities. The policy also provides members with weekly cash benefits following a Bectu work-related accident that causes temporary disability and a lump sum for permanent disability or loss of life.
RESOURCES
There are a number of resources we have for Art Technicians to help you in your working life
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HEALTH & SAFETY BOOKLET: An advice booklet for the Art Technicians branch that outlines some of the main health and safety issues facing you at work.
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BOOKING CONFIRMATION DOCUMENT: A template document which you can edit and use for booking in your freelance/contract work
CONTACT BECTU ART TECHNICIAN BRANCH
Get in touch with BECTU Art Technician Branch to find out more about we do and how we can support you.
Please use the form below or you can contact BECTU on:
New Prospect House, 8 Leake St, London SE1 7NN