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Welcome to LPD

#wednesdayworkshops

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Bectu staff structure

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How LPD works and its structure

LPD

13k+

members

Branch

Branch Committee

LPD Divisional Committee

Bectu Sector Executive Committee

Prospect National Executive Committee

Prospect Conference

Divisional Committees

Equality & Diversity

Film Policy Committee

Green and sustainability

Junior Grades

TUC Region

Negotiations Committees

TV Drama, MMPA & Construction

Biennial sector conference

Motions

Sector rules

Standing Orders Committee

Motions

Rule changes

Voting

Advisory bodies

Black members

Communications

Copyright Disabled Members Network

Health & Safety Training

Women’s Equality Committee

Young Member’s Forum Committee

Advisory Committees

LGBTQI+

Young Professionals Network

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LPD branches and LPD staff

LPD

13k+

members

TBC

Digital Holding Branch

Location Security and Support Branch

Factual and Entertainment TV Holding

Outside Broadcast Holding

Certified Grips & Crane Techs

Lighting Technicians

Panalux

Rigging JIGS

Uncertified Grips and Crane Techs

Spencer MacDonald

Animation and Visual Effects

Assistant Directors

New Media

Special Effects

Production

SFX JIGS

Paul�Evans

Film Artistes

National Film/TV School

Pinewood Group Branch

Writers Producers and Directors

Emily�Collin

Art Department

Costume & Wardrobe

Blocking Bullying Behaviour

Media

Jane�Perry

Locations Department Branch

LPD Holding Branch

Props

Sound

Paddy�Emond

Film Artistes

Lighting Technicians

London Film School

Professional Chaperones and Tutors

Props

Teresa�Debrou

Associated Press Television News

Camera Department

Independent Broadcast

Production Transport

Simon�Nightingale

Animation and Visual Effects

EastEnders

Hair & Make-Up

Junior Grades

SFX JIGS

Special Effects

Polly�Avison

Camera Department

Photographic Technicians Holding

Outside Broadcast

Sean�Kelly

Plasterers

Post-Production and Facilities

Riggers

Rigging JIGS

Set Crafts

Stagehands

Nia�Hughes

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Campaigns and agreements

Eyes Half Shut

A New Deal for Freelancers

Major Motion Picture

TV Drama

BBC Series & Serials

BBC Continuing Drama Series

Rates strategies, guidance and Rate Cards

London Production Division

Furlough

Blocking Bullying Behaviour

Dignity At Work

Stand Up for Yourself – Stand Up for Each Other

Bafta & BFI Bullying Policy

Construction 

Low Budget Action Plan

Pinewood Studio Group

National Film & Television School

FAA

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Organising, Recruitment & Retention of members

  • What is important�to your branch?
  • JIGS schemes
  • Rigging & SFX
  • BAME
  • Hair and make-up
  • Websites
  • i.e. AVU/ Rough Assembly/ Camera/ Costume
  • Industry Events
  • Social media
  • Campaigns
  • Prep and Wrap is crap/VFX etc
  • Engaging material
  • Member & non-member
  • #wednesdayworkshops
  • VFX Assemble
  • Bectu �Post Fest
  • Freelancer’s Fair
  • Big LPD Summer Gathering

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Training

  • Intro to training
  • Bite Size training
  • Reps courses
  • Screen�Skills
  • Vocational

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Know the correct Bectu staff

LPD

13k+

members

Janice Turner Diversity Officer & Journal Editor

Journal & Equalities

Rachel Bennet Education and Skills Manager

Martin Roberts Rep Education Officer

Guy Bishop�Vocational Training Officer

Training

Tony Lennon Freelance Research Officer

Research

Tara Nhandra Purchase Ledger Assistant �& Travel Administrator

Finance

Kash Cheeta Senior Bectu Administrator

Admin

Diane Lockwood�PA to Philippa Childs, Head �of Bectu

Claire Haywood Executive Assistant to Spencer MacDonald/LPD

Marcelle Davis Executive Assistant to Paul Evans/LPD

Executive�Assistants

Balihar Khalsa�Bectu Senior Communications Officer

Penny Vevers�Communications Officer

Naomi Bennet-Johnson�Digital Campaigns Officer

Comms�and website

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What case work do �the LPD officials cover?

  • Interpretation of Agreements
  • Monies Owed Cases
  • Bullying and Harassment 
  • Unfair dismissal 
  • Discrimination 
  • Unfair deduction of pay
  • Harassment in the workplace 
  • Workplace grievances �and disciplinary 
  • Informal advice 
  • Informal Dispute resolution 
  • Advise on Rates, �Terms and Conditions
  • Redundancies

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Perks of being a Bectu member

  • Member led
  • Negotiate Industry Agreements
  • Pay your legal fees
  • PLI Extra
  • Personal Injury Lawyers
  • Prospect Extra (Parliament Hill)
  • Pensions
  • Employment Law/Freelance advice
  • Industry Stakeholders
  • Industry Specific webinars
  • Training
  • Member only events