BECTU

British

/ ˈbɜktuː /

acronym

Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union

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Prior to the commissioning of the Capital Law report, the broadcasting trade union, BECTU, had raised concerns with S4C that members felt "ignored and belittled" by members of the management team and referred to a "culture of fear" at S4C and concerns about bullying.

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S4C have said that the Capital Law investigation was a "reasonable and proper response" to the issues raised by BECTU.

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Paul McManus, negotiations officer at Bectu, said STV had spent millions of pounds on bonuses for senior executives, refurbished studios and on the radio station.

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But it faced a backlash from some women who came forward, while the broadcast union Bectu said bad behaviour "should not be rewarded with prime-time coverage".

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Broadcast union Bectu said bad behaviour "should not be rewarded with prime time coverage", while a leading women's rights charity warned many people would feel "deeply uncomfortable" to see the show on their TV screens.

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