Guest lightnix Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 According to this story, the TUC have calculated that the average worker puts in an average seven hours and six minutes extra work every week, which costs them (on average) £4.8k each :( If all this unpaid work was done from the start of the year, then they wouldn't start getting paid until February 23rd and the TUC are asking people to observe this sad fact, by only working their proper hours on that date, getting a proper lunch break and going home on time. So... who's up for it? Strictly speaking (as a freelancer) I should be "Other", but am also of the view these days that 12 hours is the maximum safe period to work. Hmmmm... :blink:
Pete Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Now I'm a freelancer Ive voted other. But were I in my old (Full-Time) Job,I would have definelty been a "Yer But"
Pete McCrea Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Voted maybe. As it's my own business, and quotes need doing, business plans need adjusting, I kind of figure that there is no such thing as a set working day. Obviously I need breaks, and time with the wife, but the hours worked vary with the load. So if there's not a lot happening on the 23rd....
Calder Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Voted yes and might even have a POETS day to celebrate.
the kid Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Its a pain, at work from sept 01-dec 15 I amassed 70 something hours all HAS to be time off. I have until April to take it. I've just thought I might just see about joining a union I'm never going to get all that time off what with shows coming up this term.
Suzette Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Voted 'maybe' as, at the moment, I don't have any shows that day so should be able to work a "normal" day.... but if something comes up then I'll have to change my vote to 'no'.
mar Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I had to vote '"Proper Hours"? What are they, then??' as my contract specifically says to work as many hours as it takes to get the job done. Although this mean some weeks I work long hours (this coming term particularly) it is compensated for by getting full, paid school holidays as effectively time off in lieu. Although looking at the calender for this term, Feb 23rd might actually be a quiet day so might get away by 6pm
lamps galore Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Voted "yes" as the venue I work in doesn't seem to have a show booked for that day! :P
paulears Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I'm currently doing 10-10 6 days a week for a flat fee - my contract doesn't specify hours at all - just 'the job'. I start at 10 because the things I have to do take finite time, so 10am seems to be about right. A colleague at a different theatre reckons 12.30 for the same contract. If he can do that, it's ok with me - I just can't seem to manage that one. postscript The TUC have made a poor job of advertising this - I'd never heard of it till I saw it here! I guess it just applies to those union ruled, jobsworth types who seem to be everywhere outside of our industry.
TashK Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 If I'm working, and depending on where I am in the production process they yeah.. maybe... possibly. I don't see it happening but miracles are known to happen.
JackPott Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I don't think you are quite entering into the spirit of the day with a 'I'll do it because there is no show on' attitude. I thought the TUC's point is people are doing owt for nowt. If you're required to work x hours in a day when a show is on, you should be paid for it. I know its not exactly practical to down tools and go home at 5pm every night, especially in this line of work but that was my interpritation of what the TUC is getting at.
leofric Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Intresting that BECTU havent circulated this to all us theatre freelancers ? those jobs worth union members Paul mentioned couldn't work in film and TV could they? Here's an intresting thought put to me by a friend last year, if you work more thn 230 days a year you might as well be doing a day job.
mikienorth Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Why? And more to the point why would you want to?
zonino Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 23rd feb... 11 days after I get back to the UK.... no work atall lined up yet so probably not working atall! (although I'd be freelancing anyway so...)
Renny Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I would love to do my alloted 7 hours per day that make up my 6 day week. Sadly I have a 1st preview of a new show that day after 3 days tech/dress time and I don't think the director would be overly amused at the LX crew leaving after 7 hours. Shame really.
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