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Construction industry: Final stage of deal yields 9.5% rise


Key details

Pay award: industry minimum rates rise by 9.5%

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

Effective date: 27 June 2005

Minimum rates set by the Construction Industry Joint Industrial Council increased by 9.5% as part of the final stage of a three-year pay and conditions agreement, effective from 27 June 2005. Rates for apprentices rise by up to 10% from the same date.