Bectu and Disney Theatrical Productions reach three-year pay deal
Bectu and Disney Theatrical Productions have reached a three-year pay deal, including a 5% increase on basic rates for 2008/9, commencing from August 19 of this year.
These rates will be increased by either 4% or by the rate of inflation in 2009/10 and 2010/11, depending on which is greatest at the time.
Among those to benefit from the new agreement are the technical staff working at the Lyceum Theatre’s long-running production of Disney’s The Lion King.
With the exception of resident technicians who are not covered by the deal, long-awaited changes to working practices for technical staff will be made, along with improvements to both their holiday and sick pay entitlement.
Bectu supervisory official Willy Donaghy commented: “We are pleased with the new agreement and look forward to continuing to support staff on the production during its implementation.”
Work will begin soon on a new staff handbook and the contracts of staff affected will be updated in line with the agreement.
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