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Dee V. Bee · 18-02-2005, 02:46

When I worked at the BBC from 90-96 you *had* to be in the union (BECTU). Not from a company point of view but it was a bit like being the odd one out with your colleagues if you did not.

Since Maggie declared broadcasting 'the last bastion of restricted practice' in the 90's, the union have had less of a strangle hold on the industry to the point now they are a waste of time in my view.

Gone are the days where the unions could kill a channel for the day. Which is good.

18-02-2005, 02:46	#59
Dee V. Bee Inactive Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West London Posts: 20	Re: Attention-All NTL Staff. When I worked at the BBC from 90-96 you had to be in the union (BECTU). Not from a company point of view but it was a bit like being the odd one out with your colleagues if you did not. Since Maggie declared broadcasting 'the last bastion of restricted practice' in the 90's, the union have had less of a strangle hold on the industry to the point now they are a waste of time in my view. Gone are the days where the unions could kill a channel for the day. Which is good.