JIB/SJIB wage rise accepted

JIB/SJIB Wage Rise Accepted

The count of the  consultative ballot for the JIB/SJIB wage rise was held on Friday (17th Oct). The results were as follows

Accept - 79.1% 

Reject  - 20.6% 

Spolit   -   0.3%

A huge swing in the opposite direction after the 91% rejection for the previous offer, which had the 'Entrant Grade' attached.

How much is a payrise worth?

We are the 91% 

This is a disappointing result to many as we feel that a far greater increase could have been gained with the right leadership.
The majority has voted to accept, so we must now move on and build for a more organised and concerted effort in 14 months time. 

Our main aim must now be direct employment across all JIB member companies so we can build our strength and influence in the sector once more.

Below is the Employers’ (ECA and SELECT) final, final offer

·         A Two year pay offer:

From Monday 5th January 2015, an increase of 2% in the hourly rate of pay for all Graded operatives employed on the London and National Rates, with a further 3% increase in the hourly rate of pay from 4^th January 2016.

·         From Monday 5^th January 2015, a 2% increase in the Travel Time and Allowances, with a further 3% increase from the 4^th January 2016.

·         From Monday 5^th January 2015, an increase of 20% (£5,000) in Death Benefit for any cause to £30,000.

·         From Monday 5^th January 2015, a further increase to the Accommodation Allowance.  This will be subject to HMRC approval in line with their formula and likewise, for the 4^th January 2016.

·         From Monday 5^th January 2015, a revision to JIB Rule 11.4.5, with a return Air Flight journey every four weeks instead of every six weeks.

·         From Monday 5^th January 2015, the Onshore Oil and Gas rates will be increased to the level of the JIB standard rates. This represents 10% uplift (£1.39 per hour) for an Approved Electrician (Own Transport). With the hourly rate of pay increasing by 3% as the 4^th January 2016.

·         A review of the JIB Benefit Scheme by the Employee Relations Committee in relation to our claim for full pay when on Jury Service.

A Working Party will be set up through the Employee Relations Committee to examine the Apprentice Benefit Structure under the Agreements.