The parties to the JIB, the ECA and Unite the Union, have reached agreement for the 2022 and 2023 Industrial Determination.
The key changes are:
From 3rd January 2022
• 2.5% increase in wages
From 2nd January 2023
• 2.5% increase in wages
• Mileage Allowance and Mileage Rate will be calculated using the fastest route [replacing the shortest route].
• JIB Sick Pay for operatives will increase by £10 per week for weeks 3 to 24 and £5 per week for weeks 25 to 52
• Accidental Death Benefit for operatives while at work will be increased by £15,000 to £70,000
• Accidental Death Benefit for apprentices while at work will be increased by £15,000 to £25,000
The full Industrial Determination can be found here
Last updated 19 July 21