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Western Power Distribution: New deal worth 4%

Key details

Pay award: 4% basic pay rise in first stage of two-year deal

Employees covered (nos.): industrial, engineering, technical, clerical and administrative staff (2,400)

Effective date: 1 April 2006

Western Power Distribution, the electricity distribution company covering south-west England and south and west Wales, has agreed a new two-year deal with its recognised trade unions - Amicus, GMB, the Transport and General Workers' Union, Unison and Prospect. The negotiations have resulted in a first stage increase of 4%, effective from 1 April 2006.