CULT Cymru
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December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Our indicative industrial action ballot on the issue of AI protections for performers OPENS TODAY 🗳️
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Indicative ballot for AI protections | Equity
Film and TV performers to vote on support for industrial action over artificial intelligence.
www.equity.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our indicative industrial action ballot on the issue of AI protections for performers OPENS TODAY 🗳️
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
Film and TV performers: Vote YES to protect your AI rights.
www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/indicative-ballot-for-ai-protections
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Speaking to @lewisgoodall.com on @lbc.co.uk about the Employment Rights Bill, Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy says the process shows that unions “problem-solve, look to the long term and deliver a deal that’s good for members.”
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December 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Speaking to @lewisgoodall.com on @lbc.co.uk about the Employment Rights Bill, Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy says the process shows that unions “problem-solve, look to the long term and deliver a deal that’s good for members.”
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We were in Parliament twice this week, including for the launch of a new Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions All Party Parliamentary Group
Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...
Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...
WGGB keeps up the pressure on copyright and AI in Parliament - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
WGGB took its message on protecting writers’ rights to Westminster twice this week, including at the launch of a new Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions All Party Parliamentary Group on …
writersguild.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We were in Parliament twice this week, including for the launch of a new Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions All Party Parliamentary Group
Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...
Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...
Hoffech chi hyfforddiant #iechydmeddwl rhad ac am ddim yn y Flwyddyn Newydd? Cwblhewch ein harolwg byr os gwelwch yn dda:
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December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Hoffech chi hyfforddiant #iechydmeddwl rhad ac am ddim yn y Flwyddyn Newydd? Cwblhewch ein harolwg byr os gwelwch yn dda:
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#CultureConnectWales returns to @bbcwales.bsky.social tomorrow (Thursday 4th December)
Bectu-based CULT Cymru project has provided a panel for today’s Culture Connect Wales event @ BBC Cymru Wales; Adeola Dewis chairing with Alexia Barrett of the BBC, Joy Njadi of Afro Hair Academy and Fez Miah. Diolch Siân Gale for organising.
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#CultureConnectWales returns to @bbcwales.bsky.social tomorrow (Thursday 4th December)
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We are so sad to learn of the death of Tom Stoppard, a v long-term + loyal member of the WGGB
A recipient of our Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award in 2017, he was presented by former WGGB President David Edgar, who said of him, “Like no one else, he has challenged, dazzled and amazed”
A recipient of our Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award in 2017, he was presented by former WGGB President David Edgar, who said of him, “Like no one else, he has challenged, dazzled and amazed”
November 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We are so sad to learn of the death of Tom Stoppard, a v long-term + loyal member of the WGGB
A recipient of our Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award in 2017, he was presented by former WGGB President David Edgar, who said of him, “Like no one else, he has challenged, dazzled and amazed”
A recipient of our Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award in 2017, he was presented by former WGGB President David Edgar, who said of him, “Like no one else, he has challenged, dazzled and amazed”
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Equity has described today’s Budget as a “damp squib” for the arts, warning that the Government has failed to deliver the meaningful support creative workers urgently need.
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
November 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Equity has described today’s Budget as a “damp squib” for the arts, warning that the Government has failed to deliver the meaningful support creative workers urgently need.
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Read the full statement: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
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1800-1930 Nos Fercher 3ydd Rhagfyr:
Digwyddiad Cynhwysiant, Caerdydd
Theatr Seligman, Canolfan y Celfyddydau Chapter, Treganna:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/can...
@equityuk.bsky.social
Digwyddiad Cynhwysiant, Caerdydd
Theatr Seligman, Canolfan y Celfyddydau Chapter, Treganna:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/can...
@equityuk.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
1800-1930 Nos Fercher 3ydd Rhagfyr:
Digwyddiad Cynhwysiant, Caerdydd
Theatr Seligman, Canolfan y Celfyddydau Chapter, Treganna:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/can...
@equityuk.bsky.social
Digwyddiad Cynhwysiant, Caerdydd
Theatr Seligman, Canolfan y Celfyddydau Chapter, Treganna:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/can...
@equityuk.bsky.social
Tickets are now available for Action On Access - Cardiff at Seligman Theatre Chapter Arts Centre, Canton.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Tickets are now available for Action On Access - Cardiff at Seligman Theatre Chapter Arts Centre, Canton.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/can...
@equityuk.bsky.social
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Bectu's Winter Budget reaction 🚨
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
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This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
Bectu responds to today’s Winter Budget announcement
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said reacting to today’s Winter Budget:
“This Budget was always...
bectu.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Bectu's Winter Budget reaction 🚨
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
This Budget was always going to be difficult, and while we are pleased to see action for those on the lowest incomes, the government has once again largely overlooked self-employed and freelance workers.
Read more ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...
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This was always going to be a difficult Budget given the challenging economic context.
Working people are realistic that good public services require taxation – but as they are being asked to contribute more, they will rightly expect the Government to deliver on its promise of change.
Working people are realistic that good public services require taxation – but as they are being asked to contribute more, they will rightly expect the Government to deliver on its promise of change.
Budget 2025: “Difficult choices, but right for Britain”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined the government’s tax and spending plans in her Budget today, which...
prospect.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This was always going to be a difficult Budget given the challenging economic context.
Working people are realistic that good public services require taxation – but as they are being asked to contribute more, they will rightly expect the Government to deliver on its promise of change.
Working people are realistic that good public services require taxation – but as they are being asked to contribute more, they will rightly expect the Government to deliver on its promise of change.
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Congratulations to WGGB members who have won British Audio Awards
Also known as the Speakies, the inaugural awards are the UK’s first set of prizes dedicated to audiobooks and audio drama
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
Also known as the Speakies, the inaugural awards are the UK’s first set of prizes dedicated to audiobooks and audio drama
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
Winners and Shortlists
The winners and shortlists for The British Audio Awards - aka The Speakies
www.thebookseller.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations to WGGB members who have won British Audio Awards
Also known as the Speakies, the inaugural awards are the UK’s first set of prizes dedicated to audiobooks and audio drama
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
Also known as the Speakies, the inaugural awards are the UK’s first set of prizes dedicated to audiobooks and audio drama
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
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Regulators are builders, not blockers.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
Give Environment Regulators More Funding To Unclog Planning Delays, Government Told
Unions and environmental groups have urged the government to boost funding for key environmental regulators in the Budget, warning that chronic und...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Regulators are builders, not blockers.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
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1/ WGGB was in Berlin last week for the @fsescreenwriters.bsky.social AGM, where WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers spoke on a panel on AI and WGGB Treasurer @gailrenard.bsky.social was re-elected to the FSE board
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
1/ WGGB was in Berlin last week for the @fsescreenwriters.bsky.social AGM, where WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers spoke on a panel on AI and WGGB Treasurer @gailrenard.bsky.social was re-elected to the FSE board
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Today marks the start of Union Week 🚨
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today marks the start of Union Week 🚨
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
Join Bectu this week and get your first three months of membership free by clicking our link in bio 🎬
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Hanner can mlynedd yn ôl i heddiw, yr 20fed o Dachwedd 1975, bu farw’r unben Franco. Daeth hirlwm ei lywodraeth i ben, a’r rhan fwyaf o Sbaenwyr yn croesawu’r newid i fyd o liwiau yn lle llwyd.
November 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Hanner can mlynedd yn ôl i heddiw, yr 20fed o Dachwedd 1975, bu farw’r unben Franco. Daeth hirlwm ei lywodraeth i ben, a’r rhan fwyaf o Sbaenwyr yn croesawu’r newid i fyd o liwiau yn lle llwyd.
27.11.25 Cyllid i weithwyr annibynnol
• sut i gadw nodiadau defnyddiol o'ch costau
• gofynion adrodd newydd CThEF
Eich hyfforddwr bydd David Thomas, gynt o'r BBC. Ganddo 20 mlynedd o brofiad o hyfforddi eraill.
Bydd yr HYFFORDDIANT AM DDIM hwn ar-lein.
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• sut i gadw nodiadau defnyddiol o'ch costau
• gofynion adrodd newydd CThEF
Eich hyfforddwr bydd David Thomas, gynt o'r BBC. Ganddo 20 mlynedd o brofiad o hyfforddi eraill.
Bydd yr HYFFORDDIANT AM DDIM hwn ar-lein.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyllid-i-l...
Cyllid i Lawryddion/ Finance for Freelancers
Sylfeini cyllid i lawryddion | 3 hour session on the basics of Finance as a Freelancers
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
27.11.25 Cyllid i weithwyr annibynnol
• sut i gadw nodiadau defnyddiol o'ch costau
• gofynion adrodd newydd CThEF
Eich hyfforddwr bydd David Thomas, gynt o'r BBC. Ganddo 20 mlynedd o brofiad o hyfforddi eraill.
Bydd yr HYFFORDDIANT AM DDIM hwn ar-lein.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyllid-i-l...
• sut i gadw nodiadau defnyddiol o'ch costau
• gofynion adrodd newydd CThEF
Eich hyfforddwr bydd David Thomas, gynt o'r BBC. Ganddo 20 mlynedd o brofiad o hyfforddi eraill.
Bydd yr HYFFORDDIANT AM DDIM hwn ar-lein.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyllid-i-l...
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✊Videogames performers recently got together to demand union contracts in gaming ✊
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Equity’s Game On! Campaign reaches next level at Videogames Action Day | Equity
www.equity.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
✊Videogames performers recently got together to demand union contracts in gaming ✊
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
Performers are demanding:
🎮Fair pay
🎮Informed consent
🎮Safe workplaces
🎮Transparent contracts
🎮Equity agreements
Full story: www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/eq...
This week is Union Week @prospectcymru.bsky.social
Join @bectu.bsky.social by the end of the week to get 3 months of FREE membership, see below for some of the benefits.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
This week is Union Week @prospectcymru.bsky.social
Join @bectu.bsky.social by the end of the week to get 3 months of FREE membership, see below for some of the benefits.
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"There are some excellent crews here" - Actor Timothy Spall on @bbccymruwales.bsky.social this morning, recorded switching on Penarth's Christmas lights last night.
Diolch Tim! @equityuk.bsky.social
Diolch Tim! @equityuk.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"There are some excellent crews here" - Actor Timothy Spall on @bbccymruwales.bsky.social this morning, recorded switching on Penarth's Christmas lights last night.
Diolch Tim! @equityuk.bsky.social
Diolch Tim! @equityuk.bsky.social
Ymunwch gyda @bectu.bsky.social yr wythnos hon i gael tri mis o aelodaeth AM DDIM!
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Mae #CULTCymru yn brosiect Bectu Cymru wedi'i ariannu gan Gronfa Ddysgu Undebau Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Ymunwch gyda @bectu.bsky.social yr wythnos hon i gael tri mis o aelodaeth AM DDIM!
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Mae #CULTCymru yn brosiect Bectu Cymru wedi'i ariannu gan Gronfa Ddysgu Undebau Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social
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Mae #CULTCymru yn brosiect Bectu Cymru wedi'i ariannu gan Gronfa Ddysgu Undebau Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social
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❓Did you know AI is already affecting job security for creative workers?
68% of creative workers surveyed felt their job security was reduced as a result of generative AI
🔗 https://ow.ly/gsCG50Xlaon
68% of creative workers surveyed felt their job security was reduced as a result of generative AI
🔗 https://ow.ly/gsCG50Xlaon
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
❓Did you know AI is already affecting job security for creative workers?
68% of creative workers surveyed felt their job security was reduced as a result of generative AI
🔗 https://ow.ly/gsCG50Xlaon
68% of creative workers surveyed felt their job security was reduced as a result of generative AI
🔗 https://ow.ly/gsCG50Xlaon