27 October 2006
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HVCA agrees new pay deal
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A NEW three-year agreement between the HVCA and the trade union Amicus will see operatives hourly pay rise by 3.5% from November 6, this year; 3.5% from September 3, 2007; and 4% from 6 October 2008.
Corresponding increases have been agreed in overtime premium payments, responsibility and daily travelling allowances and weekly sickness and accident benefits - along with an increase in the level of lodging allowance.