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Heating and ventilating industry: Rates increase by 4.5%

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Pay award: National agreement rates increased by 4.5% insecond stage of three-year deal

Employees covered (nos.): craftsmen and manuals (30,000)

Effective date: 4 October 2004

The second stage of a three-year deal negotiated by the Heating and Ventilation Contractors' Association (HVCA) and Amicus has increased industry rates by 4.5%, with flow-through rises in responsibility and daily travelling allowances. The premium rate, used to calculate overtime payments, also rises in line with the general award.