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Introduction

UCATT have members across all the elements of the public sector. Whether in Local Government, the NHS, the Prison Service or the MoD, we are here to ensure a fair deal for our members. 

Local Government - The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Local Authority Craft and Associated Employees - National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service is commonly known as the 'Red Book' agreement.
UCATT as the largest local government craft union hold 50% of the trade union seats to the JNC, with General Secretary, Alan Ritchie holding the position of Employees Secretary.

NHS - As a member of the Pay Negotiating Council for NHS workers, UCATT endeavours to achieve the best pay and condition for our members working in the health service.

Prison Service - UCATT also negotiate on behalf of our Prison Service staff through our membership of the Prison Service Joint Industrial Council.

MoD - We ensure our members in the MoD get a fair deal through membership of the Ministry Of Defence Trade Union Co-Ordinating Committee

We protect our members across all areas of the Public Sector.

 
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Other Payments

Working at Heights

Detached Work Calculated
from the point of control

1 April 2005

 

1 April 2006

Above 15m and up to 30m

0.05

 

0.05

Above 30m and up to 45m

0.08

 

0.08

Above 45m and up to 60m

0.27

 

0.28

Above 60m and up to 75m

0.36

 

0.37

Above 75m and up to 90m

0.44

 

0.45

‘Exposed Work’ at Height on Buildings

Above 40m and up to 50m

0.03

 

0.03

Above 50m and up to 60m

0.05

 

0.05

Above 60m and up to 75m

0.08

 

0.08

The extra payments to be increased by 2p per hour for each 15 m above 75m

Operating a Free-Standing Tower
Crane from a Control Platform
above ground level

1 April 2005

 

1 April 2006

Control platform over 15m and up
30m above ground level

0.03

 

0.03

Control platform over 30m and up
45m above ground level

0.05

 

0.05

Control platform over
45m above ground level

0.08

 

0.08

Work in Swings, Cradles or Boats,
or Boatswains Chairs

0.33

 

0.34