The controversial Building Engineering Services National Agreement, which triggered more than six months of angry protests from electricians, has officially been dropped, reports Construction News.
In a move that could put an end to one of the most turbulent industrial relations disputes in construction’s recent history, trade body the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association and trade union Unite issued a joint statement saying that HVCA will withdraw its proposal for BESNA and that the two would enter talks in a bid to reform the 40-year-old JIB agreements for mechanical and electrical workers.
The statement said: “As a result of today’s decision by HVCA, Unite has agreed not to pursue further industrial action or protests against the BESNA companies …HVCA, supported by its member companies, will now engage in high-level talks with Unite within an agreed timeline, with the aim of creating new proposals and ensuring agreed terms are honoured.”
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