The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC), whose remit includes agreeing rates of wages and other salaries and fees of building and civil engineering operatives, has published an amendment to the Working Rule Agreement setting the basic minimum pay rates from the 1st of April 2025.
In summary:
- General Operative’s weekly base rate has increased by just over 2%.
- Year 1 Apprentice weekly rates have increased by over 9%.
- The changes impact the rate for the General Operative and the Apprenticeship age related payments only. All other elements of the promulgation remain unchanged.
- As of the 1st of April 2025, the National Minimum Wage for apprentices aged 19 to 20 is £10.00 per hour, and the National Living Wage for someone aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour.
Full details of the settlement are set out in the new Promulgation document which is available on the CIJC website: https://cijcemployers.co.uk/pay-promulgation/
