JIB and SJIB Electrical Claim Support

JIB and SJIB Petition
The following claim has been submitted for increases to terms and conditions from January 2026:

Unite are seeking the following increases to terms and conditions for operatives, apprentices and trainees, employed under the JIB and SJIB Agreements for the Electrical Contracting Industry:
- Rate Differential Strucure 2026
The restoration of the differentials between the apprentice and craft worker (electrical grade) as this is vital to maintain the occupational status of an electrician as a skilled craft worker and ensuring that workers are paid appropriately for their skills.

Increase to be applied to Stage 1 Apprentice Rate of 3.6% to be reverse engineered to the agreed differential Benchmark of 40% of the Shop Employed Electrician Rate with all subsequent rates lifted appropriately. Appendix attached.
- Improvements to Travelling Arrangements
NWR 11.2 (ii) & SJIB NWR (B18&B6) - to refer to HMRC Approved Millage Allowance Payment (AMAP) Rates- 45 pence per mile. Calculated for actual distance travelled by the operative (Home to Job)
- Improvements to Sick Pay and Welfare
Section 9: 1.3 & SJIB Appendix B1-Replace the scheme with an index linked structure of National Living Wage (NLW) minus Statutory Sick Pay SSP.
- Improvements to Pension arrangements
Employers to match as a minimum, the contribution of the Employee- 5:5.

We are asking you to please read the claim, attached Appendix 1 and show your support for the Union pay and negotiations team.
Do you support the above pay claim?*

Yes
First Name
Last Name
Are you a member of Unite the Union?

YesNo
Membership Number (if known)
8 digit number that's on your membership card
Home Postcode
This is to help find your membership record if you're unsure about your membership number
Region / Nation
What is your Trade / Grade?
Would you like to receive email updates from Unite ?*

YesNo
Email address
Would you like Unite to call you about this campaign?*

YesNo
Mobile Phone
Are you employed under JIB or SJIB terms and conditions?

YesNoOther
Employers Name
Name of your current workplace / site
Would you be interested in getting more involved in your union campaign to increase terms and conditions under the JIB and SJIB agreement?

YesNo
What type of activity would you be prepared to undertake?

Act as a point of contact for my fellow workmates for information on payHand out leafletsAttend meetingsAttend demonstrationsOther
Have you ever thought about becoming a rep or have you any experience as a workplace representative?

YesNo
Do you have any other comments?

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