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Felt roof industry: Rates rise by up to 16%


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Pay award: industry rates increased by between 11% and 16% in second stage of three-year deal

Employees covered (nos.): craft, skilled and general operatives (3,500)

Effective date: 3 January 2005

The second stage of a three-year pay and conditions agreement covering an estimated 3,500 craft, skilled and general operatives working in the felt roofing industry has resulted in the minimum industry general operative rate rising by 11% to £6.07 an hour. The craft rate rises by 16% to £7.78 an hour.