GMB construction workers have taken to the streets of London today (18 October) to protest over the cost of living crisis
Senior stewards from the GMB Union demonstrated outside the Engineering Construction Industry Association headquarters in central London today (Tuesday, 18 October).
Pay for construction workers is settled at 2.5%
In 2021, pay for construction workers was settled at 2.5% for 2022 and 2023 under the national agreement for engineering construction workers. However, inflation has risen significantly since then.
GMB members in the construction sector often work away from home and are affected by the rising cost of food and accommodation.
Workers are now asking employers to cooperate with the GMB Union to ensure that they can afford to live during the cost of living crisis.
Bosses need to help construction workers during the cost of living crisis to keep their families fed
Charlotte Childs, GMB national officer, said: “The unions accept that there was a two-year deal made.
“But things have changed. Our members are working on power stations and oil refineries up and down the country, seeing companies and clients enjoy record profits.
“Meanwhile, they’re worrying about how they are going to make ends meet.
“They often work away from home and are trapped by the rapidly rising cost of food and accommodation.
“Bosses need to stop burying their heads in the sand and help these workers keep their families fed.”
