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3.5% increase for construction workers


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Pay award: industry minimum rates rise by 3.5% in the first year of a three-year deal

Employees covered (nos.): craft workers, skilled trades and general operatives (500,000)

Effective date: 26 June 2006

Minimum pay rates set by the Construction Industry Joint Council were increased by 3.5% as part of the first stage of a three-year pay and conditions agreement, effective from 26 June 2006. Rates for apprentices rose by 3.5% from the same date.