Site wages row looms as union dismisses “derisory” pay offer

Construction unions and contractors are at loggerheads over money following a “derisory” pay offer for more than 500,000 site workers.
The unions launched an increased claim of 10% under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) pay agreement earlier this year.
But employers have responded with an offer of less than 4% which has sparked anger among the unions as the country struggles with the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation rates.Charlotte Childs, GMB National Office