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Printing industry: New deal agreed


Key details

  • Pay award: cash rises of between £5.45 and £6.65 per week

  • Employees covered (nos.): print workers (55,000)

  • Effective date: 24 April 2004

    The latest national agreement between the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) and the Graphical, Paper and Media Union (GPMU) covers 55,000 print workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From 24 April 2004, weekly wages increase by a minimum of £6.65 for those in craft/class I, by £5.99 for craft/class II, and by £5.45 for those in craft/class III.