GMB seeks new shop

A new national agreement covering pay and conditions for 15,000 woodworking operatives is being sought by the GMB as part of a campaign by the union to raise its profile in the construction industry.

The campaign was launched this week with the presentation to employers of a video underlining the GMB policy of developing partnership arrangements with contractors.

The partnership theme has already been pioneered with the union taking an equity stake with one of the consortia bidding to build the channel Tunnel rail link.

The union is also looking to reach similar agreements with DBFO road firms.