Broadcasting and Entertainment Trades Alliance
The Broadcasting and Entertainment Trades Alliance (BETA) was a short-lived British entertainment trade union. It was founded in 1984 with the merger of the Association of Broadcasting Staff and the National Association of Theatrical Television and Kine Employees.
| Merged into | Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Dissolved | 1991 |
| Headquarters | 181-185 Wardour Street, London |
| Location | |
Key people | Tony Hearn John Wilson |
| Publication | BETA News |
| Affiliations | TUC |
The union appointed two General Secretaries, Tony Hearn and John Wilson; Wilson standing down in 1987.
In 1991, BETA merged with the Association of Cinematograph Television and Allied Technicians to form the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union.
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