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AVU: The Animation and VFX Union Podcast

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A London based look at unionisation in animation and visual effects. News, interviews and chat about what’s going on in our industry. anchor.fm/avu animvfxunion.com

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March 14, 2020

The Coronavirus and the Film and TV Industry

This week I sit down and talk with BECTU official Paul Evans about the big Coronavirus pandemic news story and how it's already hitting the film and TV industry here in the UK and around the world. Show Links: The Animation and VFX Union website: <a href="http://animvfx.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">animvfxunion.com</a> The Animation and VFX Union Podcast <a href="http://anchor.fm/avu" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anchor.fm/avu</a> BECTU Eyes Half Shut Campaign <a href="https://bectu.org.uk/get-involved/eyes-half-shut/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bectu.org.uk/get-involved/eyes-half-shut/</a>

February 17, 2020

Excessive Unpaid Overtime

This week we're talking about one of the biggest problems with the animation and visual effects industry here in the UK: Excessive unpaid overtime. Show Links: The Animation and VFX Union website: <a href="http://animvfx.com/">animvfxunion.com</a> The Animation and VFX Union Podcast <a href="http://anchor.fm/avu">Anchor.fm/avu</a> BECTU Eyes Half Shut Campaign <a href="https://bectu.org.uk/get-involved/eyes-half-shut/">https://bectu.org.uk/get-involved/eyes-half-shut/</a> Effects Of Overtime - Wikipedia <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_overtime">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_overtime</a> Long working days can cause heart problems, study says <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/14/long-working-days-can-cause-heart-problems-study-says">https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/14/long-working-days-can-cause-heart-problems-study-says</a> PACT BECTU TV Drama Agreement 2017 - BECTU <a href="https://members.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/library/2264">https://members.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/library/2264</a> Britons working longer hours with no gain in productivity, study finds <a href="https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2016/mar/27/britons-working-longer-hours-with-no-gain-in-productivity-study-finds">https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2016/mar/27/britons-working-longer-hours-with-no-gain-in-productivity-study-finds</a> The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and for Companies <a href="https://hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies">https://hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies</a> Memo to work martyrs: Long hours make you less productive <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2015/01/26/working-more-than-50-hours-makes-you-less-productive.html">https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2015/01/26/working-more-than-50-hours-makes-you-less-productive.html</a> “The results show a decrease in productivity as the number of hours worked per week increase and/or as project duration increases.” Impact of Extended Overtime on Construction Labor Productivity <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/author/Hanna%2C+Awad+S">Awad S. Hanna</a>, P.E., M.ASCE; <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/author/Taylor%2C+Craig+S">Craig S. Taylor</a>; and <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/author/Sullivan%2C+Kenneth+T">Kenneth T. Sullivan</a> <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:6(734)">https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:6(734)</a> The results show losses of efficiency of 10–15% for 50 and 60 hour work weeks. Scheduled Overtime and Labor Productivity: Quantitative Analysis <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/author/Thomas%2C+H+Randolph">H. Randolph Thomas</a> and <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/author/Raynar%2C+Karl+A">Karl A. Raynar</a> <a href="https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:2(181)">https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:2(181)</a>

February 10, 2020

What is a union and why do we need it?

This is the premier episode of AVU - the brand new podcast home of all things union related for animation and visual effects. Leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/avu

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What is AVU: The Animation and VFX Union Podcast?: A London based look at unionisation in animation and visual effects. News, interviews and chat about what’s going on in our industry. anchor.fm/avu animvfxunion.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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