British crew union Bectu has released the results of its latest survey, which shows that racism is still prevalent in the broadcasting industry.
Conducted in partnership with the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, the survey also found that reporting mechanisms were “largely ineffective.”
Among the findings of the survey were that 61 of global majority respondants had experienced racism at work and 59 had witnessed it.
In a statement, Bectu also said “little progress has been made” in establishing an independent racism reporting body in the broadcasting industry.
The union has also penned an open letter to broadcasting regulator Ofcom, in which they call on the organization to “publicly lend your support to our campaign and join us to put pressure on UK broadcasters to work with unions and formulate an independent reporting body.”
It has been signed by industry leaders including Marcus Ryder, chair of Campaign for Broadcasting Equality...
Conducted in partnership with the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, the survey also found that reporting mechanisms were “largely ineffective.”
Among the findings of the survey were that 61 of global majority respondants had experienced racism at work and 59 had witnessed it.
In a statement, Bectu also said “little progress has been made” in establishing an independent racism reporting body in the broadcasting industry.
The union has also penned an open letter to broadcasting regulator Ofcom, in which they call on the organization to “publicly lend your support to our campaign and join us to put pressure on UK broadcasters to work with unions and formulate an independent reporting body.”
It has been signed by industry leaders including Marcus Ryder, chair of Campaign for Broadcasting Equality...
- 8/10/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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