PAY INCREASE FOR WORKERS ANNOUNCED
THE Agricultural Wages Board Northern Ireland has announced proposed changes to the minimum rates of wages for agricultural workers.
Following a meeting on 14 January, the Board proposes to increase existing minimum rates for agricultural workers at Grade 2 and above by 3.8%. Please note that the lowest wages pay band known as the "Minimum Rate" has not been increased.
The proposed new rates are:
Minimum Rate - Below compulsory school leaving age - 2.76; Aged between 16-17 - 3.40; Aged between 18-21 - 4.60; or Aged at 22 and over - 5.52.
Grade 2 – Standard worker - Aged between 16-17 - 3.84 ; Aged between 18-21 - 5.03 or Aged at 22 and over -5.92.
Grade 3 – Lead worker - Aged between 16-17 - 4.49 ; Aged between 18-21 - 5.89 or Aged at 22 and over - 6.50.
Grade 4 – Craft Grade - Aged between 16-17 - 4.54 ; Aged between 18-21 - 5.94 ; or Aged at 22 and over 6.98.
Grade 5 – Supervisory Grade - Aged between 16-17 - 4.80 ; Aged between 18-21 - 6.29 ; or Aged at 22 and over - 7.39.
Grade 6 – Farm Management Grade - Aged between 16-17 - 5.18 ; Aged between 18-21 - 6.80 ; or Aged at 22 and over - 7.99.
Any objections to the above proposal should
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