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Rise for BRS works men

9th January 1970, Page 27
9th January 1970
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Page 27, 9th January 1970 — Rise for BRS works men
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• About 3,000 engineering, maintenance and repair workers of British Road Services Ltd., are to get a £.1 a week pay rise—an increase of 6d an hour on basic rates.

This brings the adult rates for a 40-hour week in London to £17 7s 10d (skilled), £15 13s Id and £15 3s 10d (semi-skilled) and £14 6s 4d (unskilled). In the provinces, the new rates are £17 Is 6d (skiUled),E15 6s 9d and £14 17s 6d (semi-skilled) and £14 (unskilled). There will be proportionate increases for young workers.

Present average earnings, including overtime, go up to about £25 a week.